Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Exteriors
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$93K/yr - $207K/yrTesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for their Exterior Engineering Team. The role involves designing, prototyping, validating, and launching components for vehicle programs, with a focus on exterior systems and collaboration across various engineering teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
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
Preferred
Catia V5/V6 experience is preferred. Experience and proven expertise using other CAD software are acceptable
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 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
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
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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