Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle Packaging

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Description

The Role

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Vehicle Packaging team in developing world-class designs for use in high volume automation equipment. You will serve as a highly technical contributor on the team responsible for design, optimization, prototyping and validation of new ways to deliver components safely and efficiently throughout our supply chain and manufacturing processes.

This is a very unique opportunity to engage with all facets of vehicle development from technology and design through component delivery and final manufacturing. The successful candidate must have the ability to work quickly and efficiently with a high level of precision, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented, and not afraid to re-define tradition.

Responsibilities

·  Deliver technical designs of vehicle packaging and material handling that are optimized for weight, precision, manufacturing, durability and velocity
·  Partner with engineering teams in design, manufacturing, material flow, and packaging projects to develop design methodology, functional requirements, and execute concept through buy-off
·  Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulation of concept designs, recommend physical prototype candidates, and execute testing
·  Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance to standards (ASTM, ISTA, etc.)
·  Deliver finished designs, detailed drawings, and engineering specifications to be used for supplier bidding and compliance
·  Research and implement new techniques and technologies, including materials to continually improve vehicle packaging capability
·  Participate in supplier evaluations to ensure technical deliverables can be achieved
·  Apply first-principles thinking to identify opportunities for Tesla to do it better, and at least cost

Desired profile

Requirements

·  Bachelor of Science of Mechanical Engineering or similar required, Master’s preferred
·  3+ years of experience designing mechanical components and systems from concept through production validation
·  Strong working capability with CAD and CAE simulation (CATIA, Pro-Engineer, ANSYS, etc.)
·  Able to deliver designs with datum structure, GD&T and accurate tolerance stack up analysis
·  Familiar with design for manufacturing (DFM) and different manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
·  Working knowledge of a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc.)
·  Experience with design for reliability and respective durability testing requirements
·  Familiarity with automation equipment and fixtures required
·  Product development experience in automotive, agricultural, mining, or similar field preferred
·  Capable of managing multiple priorities at once without sacrificing quality of results
·  Proficient at risk management and communication
·  Team player with strong process and continuous improvement mindset

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