Injection Molding Process Engineer

We are hiring Process Engineers to support Model Y. Our Plastics Process Engineers are technical subject matter experts of their assigned process. They will be expected to support the most effective method(s) of processing while improving cycle times, reducing downtime, lowering cost, and driving improvements in overall Plastics quality in order to ensure the continued performance of the process.

• Lead the development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product performance and cosmetic requirements
• Lead and refine the design for manufacturing process by collaborating with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility, and aesthetics of new plastic part & tooling designs
• Research and identify new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finish options
• Inform estimations of prototype and production manufacturing costs - tooling, secondary assembly, secondary finishing, and piece part
• Write prototype/development tooling request for quotes (RFQs)
  
• Publish and maintain a live master tooling schedule
• Review and approve prototype/development tool designs, and tooling maintenance procedures
• Establish, maintain, and ensure compliance to process Control Plan per PFMEA.

• 10+ years of experience in direct hands-on injection mold design and/or injection mold construction
• Detailed understanding of plastics molding-related process variables and their impact on throughput, quality, and yield rate
• Strong to expert-level 3D CAD skills, including advanced surfacing and large assemblies
• Siemens NX fluency or must be able to learn and adopt it quickly as it will be the design package used (NX 2306)
• Knowledge and experience in scientific molding
• Strong experience in setting up and performing detailed mold simulations (Autodesk Moldflow)