Design Engineer, Seat Belt Systems

What You'll Do

• Design and release all seat belt systems in the vehicle, ensuring proper product packaging, validation, and efficient manufacturing processes
• Serve as the primary technical interface with design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering teams to develop seat belt packages for occupant protection, comfort, and styling
• Manage and direct Tier 1 suppliers for engineering development and program timing
• Support testing and production validation to meet occupant injury and product performance criteria per Tesla targets and regulatory requirements
• Provide expertise on seat belt design for restraint system integration, collaborating with the CAE team to optimize component design and achieve five-star NCAP safety ratings
• Support crash tests from early development to homologation, ensuring components meet pedigree requirements for test vehicles and other validation needs
• Address supplier and field quality issues to maintain high-quality products for customers

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Relevant mechanical design engineering project experience at a university or professional level
• Able to navigate obstacles, identify opportunities, and manage technical challenges under tight timelines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to discuss technical issues with peers and suppliers
• Strong engineering fundamentals in problem-solving and hands-on skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and component/assembly tolerancing
• Intermediate to advanced 2D drawing and 3D modeling CAD skills, preferably in CATIA

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with plan options and $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with options and $0 payroll deduction
• HSA Contribution for High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $164,400/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits