Tesla

Mechanical Design Engineer, Exteriors

Tesla, Fremont, CA, United States

As a Mechanical Design Engineer of the Exterior Engineering Team, you will be responsible to design, prototype, validate, release, and launch components for current and future vehicle programs.
Exteriors covers a diverse family of components including Front & Rear Fascia Assemblies, Underbody, Underhood and other trim components.
You will be part of the team working on complex exterior vehicle systems in terms of styling, function, and quality. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a vehicle engineer, designing and delivering components and exterior systems.
You will collaborate and work cross functionally with many other Vehicle Engineering teams to develop parts and assemblies from the concept phase to launching.
You will be part of Tesla's Vehicle Engineering organization reporting to the Manager of Exterior Engineering Team.

Responsibilities

Concept engineering and feasibility
Packaging and layout within vehicle architecture
Design to deliver customer-driven exterior system targets for craftsmanship, function, cost, and weight
Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost
Detail design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, GD&T
Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program
Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design
Collaborate with key suppliers for DFM, MoldFlow and tooling design approvals supporting injection trials for part appearance and functional validation
Work with plastics engineering to improve designs for optimum layout of plastic assembling and paint lines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility and serviceability

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Catia V5/V6 experience is preferred. Experience and proven expertise using other CAD software are acceptable
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
Basic knowledge of large plastic part design, plastic painting, injection molding and processing
Evidence of following the design process from initial concept stages through tooling release and production launch
Experience managing suppliers for product development
Exposure to a mix of design challenges for variety of materials and processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, composites
Understanding the fundamental differences in design and engineering between low and high-volume production, as well as entry and premium vehicle requirements
Experience with DFSS methodologies during the design, validation and launch of automotive programs
Familiarity with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R's and other technical documents

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program