What to Expect

As a Closures Systems Design Engineer, you will be responsible for conceiving, architecting, designing, and engineering the dynamic exterior systems of Tesla vehicles. You will work alongside pioneering Designers and Engineers through all stages of the product design cycle: from initial sketch and clay modeling, through architecture and design, and finally to validation and product launch. You will be part of the team that creates and executes some of the most notable hallmarks of Tesla design.        

What You’ll Do
Serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team to support automotive body and closure system development for the Tesla vehicle product line  
Conceptualize, design, engineer and launch Closures Systems components for Mechanisms/ Electro-Mechanisms, in context of other vehicle systems, such as sealing, Closures/Body in White, electrical controls, sealing and glazing
Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost and weight
Establish system level architecture and functionality based on market research, design feasibility and prototyping
Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design and styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form, function and quality.
Support manufacturing processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive exterior craftsmanship and fit and finish
Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments
Interpret/develop Tolerance Analysis, CAE, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA simulations/results and integrate feedback into product designs
Manage and collaborate with key suppliers (both internal and external) to support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/ production build events
Launch products in a mass production setting, analyze assembly procedures and potential quality issues, and provide solutions to ensure a smooth and flawless mass production launch.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Passion for cutting edge product design and innovation
Minimum of five years industry experience working in consumer product design or related field
Proficiency in 3D modeling utilizing CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD software
Knowledge of design for manufacturing principles of various commodities
Strong understanding of engineering principles, mechanics of materials and the ability to think out of the box
Experience working with cutting edge manufacturing technologies preferred
Expertise with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) during design, validation and/or launch of products preferred
Knowledge of the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R’s and other technical documents preferred
Experience with CAE simulation software, including performing first-order simulations. Proficiency in Ansys is preferred

Fremont, California

Full time