Tesla Looking For Mechanical Design Engineer – Body Systems at Fremont, CA Full Time

A Structures Design Engineer is responsible for engineering best-in-class body structure architectures and systems for Tesla’s premium vehicle programs. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Release, Develop and Launch Body Structure components and systems.

What You’ll Do

Create and develop Body-in-White components, system requirements and specifications to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.

Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.

Establish system architecture and functional feasibility.

Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.

Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.

Interface with Tesla and Supplier manufacturing to develop components that are optimized for the production environment.

Create component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods.

Develop design concepts and production designs in both CATIA V5 and CATIA V6.

Release parts for production in the PLM system.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor of Science or higher in mechanical engineering; or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

2 years minimum experience in structural design engineering.

Experience in a development life cycle with substantial system responsibility.

Proficiency in computer aided design. CATIA experience preferred.

Understanding of GD&T in design engineering.

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to integrate state-of-the-art design and manufacturing methods into product concepts and designs.

Well versed in selecting materials based on their properties and manufacturing limitations.

Proven knowledge and application of engineering fundamentals to root cause and solve complex engineering challenges.

Demonstrated ability to manage projects with tight timing constraints.

Knowledge of metal parts manufacturing methods.

Ability to thrive with ambiguity in design direction and conditions.

Experience in design for six sigma highly preferred.

Ability to interpret CAE results and integrate recommendations into product designs.