Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Interiors

As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer on Tesla's Vehicle Engineering Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, engineering, releasing, and launching complete interior systems for future Tesla vehicle product lines. Collaborating with a lean and agile team of top-tier product engineers, you will push boundaries and innovate to create world-class interiors that excel in styling, functionality, and performance. Your expertise in interior commodities will be leveraged to develop full vehicle systems, focusing on delivering integrated solutions rather than individual components, while working closely with design, styling, and cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, develop, and execute world-class interior systems that exceed styling and functional targets while meeting regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Tesla's design, styling, and engineering teams to provide critical input early in the development process
• Participate in iterative processes with stakeholders to balance form, function, performance, and cost effectively
• Implement processes and material selections to achieve superior automotive interior craftsmanship and fit and finish
• Complete and release interior components, sub-systems, and detailed designs, utilizing in-house design and supplier engineering as needed
• Utilize DFSS methodologies during design, validation, and launch phases of the program
• Work with cross-functional teams in vehicle engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to ensure system feasibility and serviceability

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in product development or design engineering, demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through production launch
• Strong first-principles and physics-based thinking with problem-solving skills for issues of varied scope and complexity
• Proficiency in the latest design technologies used in product engineering with an ability to innovate
• Experience with complex assemblies, engineering principles in design, prototyping, and production
• Excellent communication skills and a creative approach to technical challenges

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
$92,720 - $206,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.