Mechanical Design Engineer, Interiors

What You'll Do

• Engineer, develop and execute world-class interior systems that exceed styling and functional targets and are compliant to regulatory requirements
• Work through the entire product cycle with critical input early in development by collaborating with Tesla’s Design/Styling and Engineering teams
• Participate in the iterative process with all stakeholders to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, performance, and cost
• Implement processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive interior craftsmanship and fit & finish
• Complete and release interior components, sub-system, and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required (in-house designs are planned for most major commodities)
• Complete engineering change requests and appropriate documentation (including drawings)
• Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation, and launch of the program
• Collaborate with key interior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement groups to ensure interior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in product development / design engineering
• Demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through release and launch for production or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• First principles, physics-based thinker, and problem solver able to handle problems of varied scope and complexity
• Demonstrate technical aptitude, excellent communication, and creativity
• Understanding of latest design technologies used in Product Engineering, clear ability to push boundaries and innovate
• Experience with complex assemblies, engineering principles in design, prototyping, and production

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits