Design Engineer - Seat Belt Systems

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Seat Belt Systems Engineer to join our Vehicle Safety Engineering Team at Tesla. This role focuses on designing, testing, and delivering high-performance seat belt systems for current and upcoming Tesla vehicle programs. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design studio, body, interior, and seat engineering, to ensure optimal occupant protection, comfort, and styling while meeting stringent safety and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Job Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Relevant mechanical design engineering project experience at a university or professional level
• Ability 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