Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Exterior Architecture

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States Tesla Full time

The Exterior Architecture team at Tesla is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing exterior designs from initial concepts through to design and release of prototype level components and systems that represent future production vehicles.

This position requires a fundamental, first principles approach to problem solving and a strong understanding of GD&T. You will work closely with our Design and Vehicle Engineering teams to ensure that our exterior designs meet all market regulations governing assigned systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop exterior designs from initial concepts through to design and release of prototype level components and systems that represent future production vehicles.
  • Establish exterior system architecture and functional feasibility.
  • Support the creation of component specifications, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents.
  • Resolve feasibility issues with the Design Studio team.
  • Analyze concepts through both simulation and physical prototype builds.
  • Ensure products conform to all market regulations governing assigned systems.
  • Support vehicle milestones including prototype, pre-production, and production build events.
  • Help deliver world-class craftsmanship, fit/finish and support for successful production launch.
  • Innovate, develop, and improve processes continuously.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant industrial design and engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in CAD software using parametric elements and knowledge-based engineering tools.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T.
  • Ability to interpret CAE results and integrate recommendations into product designs.
  • Must be proactive in improving processes and driving projects, examples of this should be provided.
  • Excellent communicator, resourceful, and mindful of time management.

At Tesla, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits. We also offer a range of perks, including employee discounts and perks program, commuter benefits, and Tesla Babies program.

Expected Compensation: $98,800 - $193,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.



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