Mechanical Design Engineer, Interiors

You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a full Vehicle Engineer – designing. engineering and delivering systems rather than just components as you work with a lean and agile team of the best Product Engineers in the industry.

• 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 request 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
• 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