Tooling & Die Manager, HPDC (m/f/d) - Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg

1 Day ago • 5-10 Years • Manufacturing

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Job Description

Tesla seeks a Tooling & Die Manager for its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. This role involves leading a team in HPDC and IMM tooling and process improvement, including die build projects, tool maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, and new technology implementation. Responsibilities encompass team management, process development, tool validation, documentation creation, budget management, and root cause analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering (Master's preferred), 5-10 years of HPDC tooling management experience in a production environment, and proven experience in leading and developing engineering teams. Strong communication, problem-solving, and lean manufacturing knowledge are essential. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure efficient production ramps and optimal tool performance.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5-10 years HPDC tooling management experience
Experience supervising engineering teams
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills

Good to have:

Master's degree
Experience with automotive components
Lean manufacturing expertise

What to Expect

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We design, manufacture, sell and service the world’s best solar technology, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, providing customers the opportunity to generate, store and consume energy entirely sustainably. Gigafactory Berlin forms the perfect basis for rolling out Tesla's incredible success story in Europe. The most important pillar for this are our employees. Their passion, motivation and engagement ensure that we achieve our goals. We are looking for you to continue and expand this success story together. The Role: Responsible for leading HPDC and IMM Tooling and Process team to improve operations by leading die build projects and day to day tool sustaining activities, driving continuous improvements, and Implementing new technology, while meeting quality and safety standards.

What You’ll Do

Manage team of engineers and supervisors to lead all aspects of tool build and maintenance
Engineer HPDC/IMM tools and process to increase production output and efficiency at best possible cost.
Lead process development and tool validation activities
Create, collect and release all required tool and process documentation for use of sustaining team • Lead tooling and process sustaining team by focusing on best possible yield and uptime
Create and manage tooling budget for casting operations
Actively manage tool rebuild plan to have sufficient tools to support production
Strive for best possible cycle time by optimization of equipment and parameters
Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for all tool and process related production issues
Develop new tooling and fixtures to improve operations
Create, track & use metrics that emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency & cost
Partner with Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to develop and execute production ramps
Database management of models and documentation for all tools

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-10 years of HPDC Tooling management experience in a production environment.
Experience with tooling for structural automotive components
Experience supervising engineering teams.
Experience resolving conflict.
Experience in hiring and developing team members and leaders.
Experience in Castings Production environment.
Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
Effectively communicate to all levels in the organization, including large group presentations and translate complex ideas into a simple easy to understand format.
Foster a professional atmosphere of respect and growth.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing
Demonstrate problem solving skills (man, method, machine, material, etc...).
Able to effectively multitask

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