Tesla Looking For Launch Mechanical Design Engineer, Drive Systems at Austin, TX Full Time

Tesla is in need of mechanical engineers to tend to daily needs of production and supply chain to maintain a supply of quality parts to drive unit lines. New Vendors and ongoing production shortages require some part redesign and validation activities in a timely or forward looking manner.

Responsibilities:
Manage 3D CAD and 2D drawings in both CAD and PLM software

Identifying and tending to potential and actual part shortages or quality issues

Design validation and durability testing for new designs and vendors

Profile development and data analysis for drive unit and component testing

Carry designs through to high-volume production; DFM, cost reductions, and second sourcing

Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and various suppliers to transition concepts to production

Utilize understanding of materials and manufacturing processes to collaborate with various suppliers and other internal team members.

Mentoring junior engineers and interns

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
Evidence of exceptional ability as a problem solved

Understand PFMEA concepts and implementation

Vendor relations experience

Statistical process control and methods

Use CAD modeling techniques and CATIA v5 to design and develop electric drive systems and mechanical components for testing and manufacturing.

Expected skills: GD&T, 3D CAD, 2D Drawings, DFMEA, PFMEA, structural and thermal FEA

Bonus skills: Catia, NVH analysis, Machine design, specification writing, plastic injection molding, bolted joint design