Mechanical Design Engineer, Closures Sealing

About the role

You will work with some of the industry’s brightest minds and take engineering ownership of complete static and dynamic sealing systems as well as Daylight Opening trims for Tesla vehicles. Your work will focus on static and dynamic seals for current vehicle programs, with an emphasis on quality improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing enhancements. Additionally, you will be responsible for the engineering and design of static and dynamic seals and DLO trims for future vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team, supporting closure system static and dynamic sealing and DLO trim development for Tesla vehicles
• Fully specify elastomeric seal designs through the creation of specification drawings
• Initiate seal CAE studies, interpret results, and iterate until geometry and materials meet design targets
• Select appropriate materials for elastomeric static and dynamic seals and DLO trims
• Understand manufacturing processes used to produce elastomeric seals, TP & metallic trims, and assembly processes
• Achieve innovation-driven closure sealing & trims system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost, and weight
• Create system level architecture and functionality based on market research, design feasibility and prototyping. Creation of component specifications, and other technical design documents
• Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design and styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, and quality
• Interpret/develop Tolerance Analysis, CAE, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA simulations/results and integrate feedback into product designs
• Manage and collaborate with key suppliers (both internal and external) to support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/ production build events

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with evidence of exceptional ability
• 3 years of experience in the design and engineering of Automotive Closures
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience designing new and improved seals and trim components using design software
• Proficiency in CAD software V5/3DX for designing 2D sections and 3D geometry of seals
• Experience designing complex seal molds is a plus
• Proven track record of ownership of seal and trim designs from concept (new or improved) through production
• Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness, and time management

Qualifications

• Proven track record of ownership of seal and trim designs from concept (new or improved) through production
• Excellent communication skills, resourcefulness, and time management

Skills

• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience designing new and improved seals and trim components using design software
• Proficiency in CAD software V5/3DX for designing 2D sections and 3D geometry of seals
• Experience designing complex seal molds is a plus

Benefits

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

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program, Tesla