Chassis Engineer, Tire Development

Lead and manage tire development programs from concept to production to field. An ideal candidate has a great ability to research and implement new techniques and technologies in tire design.

Development to improve performance, achieve lighter weight, and integrate smart tire information to enable optimizing total system performance.

An emphasis on understanding and applying engineering fundamentals based solutions is required.

• Resolve issues and concerns with cross functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and/or service
• Continue evolution to consistant data flow that connects Virtual development to known Tesla platform performance targets in order to accelerate product development towards agrressive goals to improve overall customer experience and improve system effiecieny
• Execute projects to on-performance and on-time delivery
• Successfully working in a fast paced, detail oriented and highly collaborative team environment
• Interact with Global Suppliers to determine the best development partners to enhance Tesla vehicle platform performance – Commercial, Passenger (A/S, Summer, Winter, Track)
• Evolve Tire Quality Monitoring Tehniques to confirm Production Tire Performance
• Participate in sourcing process and interface with supply chain team and suppliers as required.
• Establish Objective Targets for the Development of Tires for all active development projects

• Backgroung in an Engineering or Science related field (i.e. Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, Physics…)
• Experience in Fleet Management Monitoring, Field Tire Monitoring
• Understanding of chassis design principles (Kinematics, Damping, Steering)
• Experience in Tire Tuning to meet Vehicle Level Targets for Noise, Ride, Handling, Wear, Durability & Range

Evidence of exceptional ability