What to Expect

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of vehicle design and development, working in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla’s future vehicle design concepts.  This position requires frequent interaction with Design and Vehicle Engineering teams, most closely with our Interior, Exterior, Body-in-White and Closures Systems cross-functional partners. This is a mechanical design engineering position where product design expertise and a fundamental, first principles approach to problem solving are far more important than extensive project engineering or automotive industry specific experience. 

What You’ll Do
Develop closures designs from initial concepts through to design & release of prototype level components and systems that represent future production vehicles. Assessment of mass, cost, manufacturing feasibility, function, etc. 
Closures Geometric Architecture Development: CATIA parametric design of glass barrel, glass drop, door and glass cut line, seal flanges and seal system, hinge and latch setup, liftgate and hood opening setup
Establish 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 product conforms 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
What You’ll Bring
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
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
Experience with automotive closures systems and prototyping of seals and other closures components

Capability to run FEA at part and system level
Knowledge of vehicle NVH as it related to closures systems
Prior experience with volume production
Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes for production and prototype (elastomers, composites, sheet metal)

Hawthorne, California

Full time