Mechanical Design Engineer - Closures in White (CIW)

As a Closures Systems Design Engineer, you will be responsible for conceiving, architecting, designing, and engineering the dynamic exterior systems of Tesla vehicles. You will work alongside pioneering Designers and Engineers through all stages of the product design cycle: From initial sketch and clay modeling, through architecture and design, and finally to validation and product launch. You will be part of the team that creates and executes some of the most notable hallmarks of Tesla design.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team to support automotive body and closure system development for the Tesla vehicle product lines;
• Conceptualize, design, engineer and launch structural components and assemblies for side doors, hood and liftgates for CIW (Closures in White) team;
• Work side by side with Mechanisms, Sealing and Glazing Engineers to integrate and package components within each closure;
• Achieve innovation-driven closure system targets for appearance, function, quality, cost and weight;
• Participate in the iterative process with the Tesla design and styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form, function and quality;
• Establish system level architecture and functionality based on market research, design feasibility and prototyping;
• Work closely with body team to lead sealing flange and hinge axis development;
• Support manufacturing processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive exterior craftsmanship and fit and finish;
• Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments;
• Interpret/develop Tolerance Analysis, DVP&R, CAE, DFM, DFMEA, PFMEA simulations/results and integrate feedback into designs;
• Manage and collaborate with key suppliers (both internal and external) to support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or sufficient experience showcasing excellence;
• Passion for cutting edge product design and innovation;
• Minimum of 4 years industry experience working in consumer product design or related field;
• Strong proficiency in 3D surface and part modeling utilizing CATIA V5/V6 or similar;
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, mechanics of materials and the ability to think out of the box;
• Knowledge of stamping, casting and design for manufacturing principles;
• Experience working with cutting edge manufacturing technologies;
• Knowledge of vehicle engineering crash and safety requirements is a plus!