Manufacturing Engineering, Plastic Tooling Engineer

Job Description

Join Tesla’s Plastics Manufacturing Engineering team to lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects and optimize molding processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5–7+ years of hands-on experience with Class A large/medium automotive injection plastic molds design and processing
• Proficient in tool design with 3D modeling skills in CATIA V5, Cimatron, NX, or equivalent platforms
• Strong knowledge of plastics molding processes, post-molding operations, and mold flow simulations
• Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and GD&T principles
• Skilled in CAD/engineering software (CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and mold flow simulation tools
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% annually
• Prior experience in Automotive Tier 1 supplier or Tool Shop environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new plastic injection tooling projects
• Design and model injection molds
• Develop innovative solutions for unique product development
• Optimize molding processes for quality and production requirements
• Commission tooling and collaborate with design and quality teams
• Support engineering builds and verify scalability of molding processes

Benefits

• Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.