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Mechanical Design Engineer, Measurement Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
91,600 - 195,600 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Jan 30, 2026
What to Expect The Mechanical Engineer, Measurement Engineering role is both a practical and analytical position. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing dimensional standards and practices while driving measurement plan creation and implementation, as well as leading E-Cube fixture design and commissioning for various programs. This includes, but isn't limited to, Gauge and Fixture design, setup, and qualifications; Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility and Correlation/Linearity Studies; Measurement Plan creation; Dimensional Stack Up Analysis; and Design Change Recommendations/proposals. These functions will need review of manufacturing processes, current build quality, and part/assembly design to drive improvements across all Tesla Programs. Global Dimensional Systems and Documents will be reviewed and developed to improve design processes and measurement plan implementation. The Measurement Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Design, Supplier, and Quality Engineering Teams to provide measurement plans and fixtures needed to define, measure, analyze, improve and control product and process quality from their respective shops. The successful candidate must have mechanical aptitude, the ability to meet tight deadlines, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be detail oriented and be able to both take direction and work independently. These activities play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality products. What You'll Do Collaborate with dimensional engineering and stakeholders to generate measurement points and plans throughout the entire vehicle assembly process Effectively oversee and update measurement plans, promptly adapting to engineering changes and requests from Tesla cross functional and factory teams Guarantee precise and efficient communication of measurement point data to both internal and external partners Oversee the development of cubing fixtures. Collaborate on design with engineering partners and vendors, manage engineering changes and their impact on fixtures, and conduct thorough compatibility checks Guarantee the timely delivery of fixtures to the factory, conduct training for the metrology and quality teams, and oversee the initial builds to identify and address any potential issues Review part and assembly data using data collection software (CM4D, Polyworks, Dataloop) Support with new product launches, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting related to measurement engineering responsibilities Support in risk assessment & mitigation activities related to measurement engineering Create and Train on New Documents, Measurement Engineering Processes, and Detection Methods Create Dashboards to Track Measurement Engineering KPIs What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 1+ years of experience in a Manufacturing, Design, Quality, or Process focused role 1+ years' experience with 3D CAD programs, Catia V5/3DExperience preferred Strong Skillset with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2018 Measurement planning and implementation preferred Skilled in MS excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience creating 2D drawings for assemblies and parts Experience working with metrology equipment and measurement fixtures preferred Experience with measurement programs using metrology software and equipment preferred Experience using JIRA, CM4D, Polyworks, Dataloop, PC-DMIS or Minitab a plus 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: 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.