22 project assistant jobs found in Hawthorne

As a junior interior designer in Tesla's LA Design Studio Team, you will be responsible for the interior design development of future Tesla vehicles. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class vehicle designs in terms of form and function. Using your exceptional creativity and passion for vehicle product development, you will primarily be tasked with creating interior designs for future vehicles, but you may also be called upon for other design tasks (exterior design, humanoid robotics design, product design, spaceship design, etc.) based on your skillset. Our design team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in our potential candidates. You will report to a design manager and this position resides in Tesla's Design Studio in Hawthorne, California. The Role Develop interior design proposals for Tesla vehicles, ranging from broad design themes all the way down to component-level design Create compelling...

As the Program Manager, Vehicle Website, you will sit at the intersection of product, content, and design - with a unique inside view on new vehicle development and a direct hand in shaping how Tesla's vehicles are presented to the world. You will support the global vehicle website roadmap, coordinate cross-functional efforts across programs, sales, content, studio, and engineering teams, and use data to continuously drive improvements in design, content, and digital experience. Your work will directly influence website performance, accuracy, and effectiveness on a global scale. The Role Support and continuously evolve the global vehicle website roadmap - accounting for new launches, design refreshes, market entries, running changes, cross-functional resource constraints and development timing Define and prioritize global web updates end-to-end, from intake through execution and post-launch review, ensuring alignment across global stakeholders Align regional sales...

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer role within the Aerodynamic Prototype team will lead the design, build & test of physical models in coordination with the Aerodynamics Engineering team. Tesla places a strong emphasis on vehicle aerodynamic optimization, not only for efficiency & range, but for wind noise as well. Our group works closely with Design & other engineering groups to achieve maximum performance with minimal compromise to other attributes. The Aerodynamic Prototype team is small, highly motivated & thrives in a rapid engineering environment. This role offers the rare opportunity to participate in the development of new & genuinely cutting-edge vehicles. You must have a genuine passion for engineering the best EVs in the world. The Role Lead the design & create build plans for wind tunnel models that align with the aerodynamicists' test plans & program deliverables Execute build plans by designing, releasing & coordinating the build of test properties for...

The Mechanical Design Engineer role within the Aerodynamic Prototype team will support the design, build & test of physical models in coordination with the Aerodynamics Engineering team. Tesla places a strong emphasis on vehicle aerodynamic optimization, not only for efficiency & range, but for wind noise as well. Our group works closely with Design & other engineering groups to achieve maximum performance with minimal compromise to other attributes. The Aerodynamic Prototype team is small, highly motivated & thrives in our rapid engineering environment. This role offers the rare opportunity to participate in the development of new & genuinely cutting-edge vehicles. You must have a genuine passion for engineering the best EVs in the world. The candidate must have strong interpersonal & communication skills. They must be able to balance tight deadlines with demanding engineering requirements. Additionally, they must establish & maintain a professional working relationship with...

The New Programs Engineering team at Tesla operates at the forefront of vehicle design and development, thriving in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and validate the next generation of Tesla vehicles. As a Senior New Programs Engineer in Studio Engineering, you will collaborate closely with interior/exterior design, human factors & ergonomics, and vehicle engineering production teams, including chassis, powertrain, body-in-white, low/high-voltage systems, NVH, durability, and CAE analyses. This role focuses on creating and executing world-class vehicle architectures, leveraging expertise in vehicle systems and attributes to design and deliver full systems, not just components, using a creative, first-principles approach to problem-solving. The Role Operate independently to own a specific vehicle system (e.g., chassis, seating, mechanisms, lighting, HV battery) and/or integrate multiple systems during initial development Generate concept proposals...

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of vehicle design and development, operating in an iterative environment to study, simulate, build, and prove Tesla's future vehicle design concepts. This position will own a first-of-kind vehicle system from early concept through validation and into mass production. You will frequently interact with Design and Vehicle Engineering teams, most closely with Exteriors, Body-in-White, Chassis, and Electrical Systems. This is a hands-on mechanical design engineering role where product design expertise, a first-principles approach to problem solving, and the ability to navigate ambiguity on novel systems are essential. We are looking for an engineer who thrives on bringing clean-sheet concepts to life and can drive technical decisions independently. Experience with deployable mechanisms, dynamic sealing, tribology, and high-performance or motorsport applications is highly valued. The Role Own the full lifecycle of a...

Tesla is looking for a highly skilled Construction Leader to join our North America R&D Infrastructure team. We are seeking this position to play a critical role in construction planning and executing projects in the LA area and across the U.S. This role will oversee construction project managers and onsite superintendents ensuring the team is performing on critical projects, effectively problem-solving, and communicating expectations with internal teams. This role requires close collaboration with Estimating, Design, Procurement, Finance, Self-Perform, etc. teams internally to Tesla. This Construction Lead will work cross-functionally with various internal and external stakeholders, interface with end users, and the R&D engineering teams to ensure delivery of projects under schedule and under budget. The Role Lead a team to successfully deliver small to large-scale design build, general contractor, and self-performed construction projects Ensure on time, or ahead of...

Tesla is looking for a highly skilled Design Project Manager who is passionate about our mission to join our North American R&D Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be asked to own and drive the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development projects from concept to build in the LA area and across the U.S. This role requires you to be extremely detail oriented, identify real hard barriers, and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. We have a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self-motivated and self-disciplined is critical. This role will support a new program and will require an entrepreneurial candidate who can work in a fast-paced environment and who possesses self-motivation and discipline. The Role Organize and manage construction design packages, design reviews, and deliverables to support all aspects of construction, including scope of work, kick-off, 30%, 60%, 90%, IFP, and IFC,...

Designing & building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. We are looking for a highly motivated Engineering Manager to join our team in Los Angeles and oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural engineers and continue to grow the team as we scale. In this role, you will be asked to lead an engineering team and own the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and project management. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. Our program's execution approach requires you to be extremely detail oriented, question requirements, identify real barriers and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will own and drive...

At Tesla, Studio Integration is where cutting-edge engineering meets artistic excellence. Our team pushes the boundaries of design and engineering, driving industry-leading breakthroughs through cross-functional collaboration and technical innovation. As a Studio Integration Engineer, you will be the bridge between design, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams, ensuring that bold styling visions translate into feasible, manufacturable, and high-performance products. From initial concept to product launch, you will balance evolving inputs while validating designs through data, prototypes, and engineering excellence. The Role Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with a first-principles approach to problem-solving Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development environment Expertise in design for manufacturing, with knowledge of sheet metal, injection molding, and other fabrication processes Outstanding 3D design and modeling...

We're looking for a Motion Designer to own all motion graphics across the vehicle UI and companion mobile app. You'll design and implement fluid, purposeful animations that elevate the in-car and phone experience-working closely with the core UI designers and engineers. You'll be embedded with the core vehicle software UI design team and expected to ship high-quality motion that feels native to Tesla's design language. The Role Product UI motion Micro-interactions Design system motion Integration with engineering Requirements 3+ years of full-time motion design experience Strong portfolio of motion work 2D and 3D for interactive products (UI, apps, or games preferred) Experience animating with code (e.g., Lottie, Rive, CSS/JS, native animation frameworks) and/or modern AI coding/animation tools Ability to translate design intent into performant, production-ready motion Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay,...

The Tesla Design team is responsible for the user interface of all vehicles and the mobile app. As a Staff UI Designer, you will research, design, innovate, and prototype new user experiences across Tesla's product portfolio. Candidates should have exceptional design skills, a great sense of aesthetics, and user-centered design principles aimed at maximizing customer delight. The future of cars and sustainable energy can be whatever we want it to be. We are looking for someone to help us shape that future - someone with passion, dedication, and the drive to make Tesla's products of today and tomorrow great. The Role Apply knowledge of UI design to develop mock-ups, new interaction models, and navigation schemes Develop pixel perfect comps and assets for all projects Create and make decisions that implement a design language consistent throughout the Tesla UI platform (in-car, mobile, etc.) Strategically imagine, conceive of, manage, and drive UI design...

New Programs Engineering is at the front end of every new vehicle developed at Tesla. We take executive directions and turn them into a product: vehicle attributes, full-vehicle and sub system architectural design & engineering, and a production concept ready for Giga scale. This is a small team designed to rapidly pursue new product concepts & technologies, then architect vehicles that are delightful for our customers globally. We're looking for a mechanical design engineer to own full vehicle interior architectures on new products. You will work with Design, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Color, Materials & Finish, and Vehicle Engineering Teams to create products that are world-class in form and function and surprise & delight our customers. Product design expertise and a first principles approach matter more here than extensive project engineering or automotive-only experience. The Role Architect and develop vehicle interiors from initial sketches through design & release...

The New Programs Engineering team works at the front end of the design and development cycle by studying, simulating, building, and proving Tesla's future vehicle concepts. New Programs Engineers interact with cross-functional partners from the Design, Vehicle Engineering, and Powertrain Engineering groups to develop 3D designs, mules, prototypes, and demonstrators used for informing downstream engineering efforts. This is a product design engineering position where product design expertise and fundamental first principles approach to problem solving are far more important than extensive automotive industry specific experience. The Role Product Definition - Document product plan of record. Identify risks and key decisions. Gather data, feedback, and customer input to present to design, engineering, and leadership to facilitate key product decisions Own vehicle system level attributes in the first stage of product definition and present tradeoffs to leadership in...

The Tesla Energy Service Team is a group of highly skilled, uniquely talented people passionate about working together towards the goal of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. A Field Manager is primarily engaged in the supervision, mentorship, guidance, and inspiration of the local installation team so they continually develop and deliver to Tesla standards. The Field Manager will provide day-to-day supervision to the installation team and coordinate the post-design process and construction for the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, and/or replacement of Tesla energy products with heavy emphasis on utility and regional staff coordination. The Role Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the customary and regular management of the installation team to meet departmental goals via appropriate allocation of workload, effectively managing resources and tracking goals with regards to safety, quality and efficiency Participate in...

New Programs Engineering is at the front end of every new vehicle developed at Tesla. We take executive directions and turn them into a product: vehicle attributes, full-vehicle and sub system architectural design & engineering, and a production concept ready for Giga scale. This is a small team designed to rapidly pursue new product concepts & technologies, then architect vehicles that are delightful for our customers globally. We're looking for a senior engineer to lead a team of New Programs Engineers. Reporting to the Director of New Programs Engineering, you will own product architectures, system trades, engineering design, and the mentorship and technical excellence of your team. The Role Engineer new vehicle concepts from a blank sheet. Work with Design, Leadership, Ergonomics, and engineering specialists to take a concept from ideas to viable products Lead and mentor a team of New Programs Engineers spanning full-vehicle architecture and multiple vehicle...

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated and organized North America Digital Shop Manager to join our Global Vehicle Accessories & Merchandise team. This candidate will lead a variety of cross-functional projects related to our e-commerce business while supporting global expansion. This role will continuously enhance the overall e-commerce experience by implementing and refining strategies that bring our existing products to life and by leading the launches of new products. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who demonstrates resourcefulness in driving programs and projects, thrives in a fast-paced environment, solves problems with relentless curiosity, extreme attention to detail and successfully manages multiple product launches and priorities simultaneously. The Role As the North America Digital Shop Manager, you will own and lead assigned omnichannel projects related to the Tesla Shop on the app, website, and in Sales, Service, and Delivery Centers (both online...

Tesla's Aerodynamics & Aeroacoustics team is looking for an exceptional Aeroacoustics Engineer to grow our capabilities and help us accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. You will be involved in the development of groundbreaking new products from their earliest conception, through to volume production and beyond, delivering world-class comfort and industry leading safety. The successful candidate will have a proven record of applying deep technical understanding to real world design problems to produce creative, effective and cost-efficient solutions. You will work dynamically with cross functional partners in Design, Vehicle Engineering and Program Management to meet challenging aeroacoustics targets and redefine what is possible in the automotive industry. The Role Defining and executing experimental aeroacoustics test programs Building aeroacoustics CFD simulations to understand and visualize key noise sources Working alongside the...

Tesla is seeking an innovative Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in building systems and HVAC to join our dynamic North America Infrastructure team in Los Angeles. This role emphasizes forward-thinking mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on implementation. You will be responsible for delivering scalable, code-compliant, and constructable solutions that support Tesla's fast-paced R&D for Autopilot, Energy, Vehicle, Solar, AI, Optimus, and Cell Manufacturing where no week looks the same. You will help design and deploy mechanical systems that directly enable innovation while advancing Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. The Role Apply engineering fundamentals and a broad set of mechanical engineering tools to solve technical problems and create novel detailed designs for a wide range of mechanical and process systems Combine technical skillsets with creative design solutions to push the...

Designing & building infrastructure, at record speed, is key to enabling us to scale worldwide. We are looking for a highly motivated Engineering Manager to join our team in Los Angeles and oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural engineers and continue to grow the team as we scale. In this role, you will be asked to lead an engineering team and own the full design and engineering efforts for construction and infrastructure development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and project management. The role requires a highly organized mindset, a passion for driving multi-disciplinary projects, and an unparalleled ability to pull people together to make things happen. Our program's execution approach requires you to be extremely detail oriented, question requirements, identify real barriers and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quickly at high quality. You will own and drive...