Mechanical Design Engineer, Interiors

What to Expect

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, Interior Engineering in Tesla’s Vehicle Engineering Team, you will be responsible for design, engineer, release and launch of the complete Interior system for future Tesla vehicle product lines. You will be part of the team that pushes boundaries, innovates, and executes world-class interiors that excels in all critical attributes of an Interior System. You will utilize your expertise in one or more of these commodities and develop as a full Vehicle Engineer – designing. engineering and delivering systems rather than just components as you work with a lean and agile team of the best Product Engineers in the industry.

What You'll Do

• Engineer, develop and execute world-class interior systems that exceed styling and functional targets and are compliant to regulatory requirements
• Work through the entire product cycle with critical input early in development by collaborating with Tesla’s design/styling and Engineering teams
• Participate in the iterative process with all stakeholders to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, performance, and cost
• Implement processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive interior craftsmanship and fit & finish
• Complete and release interior components, sub-system, and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required (in-house designs are planned for most major commodities), complete engineering change request and appropriate documentation (including drawings)
• Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program
• Collaborate with key interior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Tesla Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure interior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in Product Development / Design Engineering, demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through release and launch for production or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• First principles, physics-based thinker, and problem solver able to handle problems of varied scope and complexity. Demonstrate technical aptitude, excellent communication, and creativity
• Understanding of latest design technologies used in Product Engineering, clear ability to push boundaries and innovate
• Experience with complex assemblies, engineering principles in design, prototyping and production

Benefits

Along 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 deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay 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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.