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Launch Mechanical Design Engineer, Closures, Exteriors, Lighting
Accepting applicationsTesla · Fremont, CA
Full-Time Entry RFSicaiasicate
Posted
28 May
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Entry
Country
United States
What To Expect
At Tesla we are working to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Launch Mechanical Design Engineer in the Vehicle Engineering organization, you will be an important part of that mission as you lead the design and engineering development of new and modified parts and assemblies on our vehicles. In this position you will be part of an experienced and highly skilled team within the Closures, Exteriors and Lighting group where you will be responsible for the continued ramp, stabilization, optimization, and holistic sustaining of components & assemblies.
Projects will be focused on improving the overall quality, cost, performance and/or manufacturing ease through design changes of parts and assemblies. The position offers the opportunity to work on completely new mechanical design engineering designs and to have your designs be a part of our vehicles.
Your primary responsibilities will be ownership of the engineering and design as well as cross-function team leadership and project management. The position provides a great opportunity for growth and to further your knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of part designs, manufacturing methods, and cross-functional disciplines.
What You'll Do
Lead new and/or modified part and/or assembly design projects to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and/or performance of our production vehicles
Take over and own design changes from new product development engineers during production launch and sustaining phases
Lead and support of manufacturing, quality, and field reliability issues
Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refinement of product specifications
Fully understand Tesla factory and supplier processes and manufacturing methods equipment
Lead root cause and corrective analysis of production and field issues
Collaborate with Field Quality & Reliability to drive warranty improvements
Creation and presentation of business case summaries for new or modified designs
Creation of detailed RFQ documents and CAD data packages (2D/3D) for sourcing of suppliers for new or modified parts and assemblies
Technical project management of supplier/development partner(s)
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with owning mechanical designs and completing projects from design concept until production
Experience and desire to work within a manufacturing environment
Skilled with managing multiple projects at the same time
Experience with technical project management of suppliers (both internal and external) to support overall program milestones and prototype/ production build events
Benefits
Compensation and 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 - $164,400/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.
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At Tesla we are working to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Launch Mechanical Design Engineer in the Vehicle Engineering organization, you will be an important part of that mission as you lead the design and engineering development of new and modified parts and assemblies on our vehicles. In this position you will be part of an experienced and highly skilled team within the Closures, Exteriors and Lighting group where you will be responsible for the continued ramp, stabilization, optimization, and holistic sustaining of components & assemblies.
Projects will be focused on improving the overall quality, cost, performance and/or manufacturing ease through design changes of parts and assemblies. The position offers the opportunity to work on completely new mechanical design engineering designs and to have your designs be a part of our vehicles.
Your primary responsibilities will be ownership of the engineering and design as well as cross-function team leadership and project management. The position provides a great opportunity for growth and to further your knowledge and experience across a broad spectrum of part designs, manufacturing methods, and cross-functional disciplines.
What You'll Do
Lead new and/or modified part and/or assembly design projects to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and/or performance of our production vehicles
Take over and own design changes from new product development engineers during production launch and sustaining phases
Lead and support of manufacturing, quality, and field reliability issues
Own product improvements (cost, complexity reductions) and refinement of product specifications
Fully understand Tesla factory and supplier processes and manufacturing methods equipment
Lead root cause and corrective analysis of production and field issues
Collaborate with Field Quality & Reliability to drive warranty improvements
Creation and presentation of business case summaries for new or modified designs
Creation of detailed RFQ documents and CAD data packages (2D/3D) for sourcing of suppliers for new or modified parts and assemblies
Technical project management of supplier/development partner(s)
What You'll Bring
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with owning mechanical designs and completing projects from design concept until production
Experience and desire to work within a manufacturing environment
Skilled with managing multiple projects at the same time
Experience with technical project management of suppliers (both internal and external) to support overall program milestones and prototype/ production build events
Benefits
Compensation and 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 - $164,400/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.
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