Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Mechanical Design Engineer - Exteriors

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
Catia V5/V6 experience is preferred; experience and proven expertise using other CAD software are acceptable.
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 involving materials and processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, and composites.
Understanding of 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 developing specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and other technical documents.

Responsibilities

Perform concept engineering and feasibility work.
Handle 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 design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, and cost.
Perform detail design, including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T.
Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during program design, validation, and launch.
Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
Collaborate with key suppliers on DFM, MoldFlow, and tooling design approvals, supporting injection trials for part appearance and functional validation.
Work with plastics engineering to improve designs for optimal plastic assembly layout and paint lines.
Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.
Design, prototype, validate, release, and launch components for current and future vehicle programs.

Desired Qualifications

Catia V5/V6 experience is preferred.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	286625
Type	Full-time

Job Description

As a Mechanical Design Engineer of the Exterior Engineering Team, you will be responsible to design, prototype, validate, release, and launch components for current and future vehicle programs.Exteriors covers a diverse family of components including Front & Rear Fascia Assemblies, Underbody, Underhood and other trim components.You will be part of the team working on complex exterior vehicle systems in terms of styling, function, and quality. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a vehicle engineer, designing and delivering components and exterior systems.You will collaborate and work cross functionally with many other Vehicle Engineering teams to develop parts and assemblies from the concept phase to launching.You will be part of Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering organization reporting to the Manager of Exterior Engineering Team.

Job 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

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Catia V5/V6 experience is preferred. Experience and proven expertise using other CAD software are acceptable
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

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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