Mechanical Design Engineer, Exteriors

Mechanical Design EngineerAs 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.ResponsibilitiesConcept engineering and feasibilityPackaging and layout within vehicle architectureDesign to deliver customer-driven exterior system targets for craftsmanship, function, cost, and weightParticipate in the iterative process with the Tesla design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. costDetail design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, GD&TUtilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the programInterpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product designCollaborate with key suppliers for DFM, MoldFlow and tooling design approvals supporting injection trials for part appearance and functional validationWork with plastics engineering to improve designs for optimum layout of plastic assembling and paint linesCollaborate with cross-functional teams within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility and serviceabilityRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experienceCatia V5/V6 experience is preferred. Experience and proven expertise using other CAD software are acceptableStrong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentalsBasic knowledge of large plastic part design, plastic painting, injection molding and processingEvidence of following the design process from initial concept stages through tooling release and production launchExperience managing suppliers for product developmentExposure to a mix of design challenges for variety of materials and processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, compositesUnderstanding the fundamental differences in design and engineering between low and high-volume production, as well as entry and premium vehicle requirementsExperience with DFSS methodologies during the design, validation and launch of automotive programsFamiliarity with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R's and other technical documentsCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.