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Project Engineer, Design Support, New Product Introduction

Tesla

Location

Lathrop, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$93,600 - $140,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
πŸ‘‘ Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Project Engineer on the New Product Introduction team, you will serve as the design partner for products in mass production. Your role involves managing CAD updates, design changes, and ensuring production continuity through effective collaboration with various teams. You will be responsible for translating factory needs into design packages that can be approved quickly. This position requires a hands-on approach, spending time on the factory floor and in CAD environments.

Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3–5+ years in manufacturing, NPI, launch, or design-support environments
  • Hands-on CAD experience with production drawings and assemblies
  • Working knowledge of GD&T, drawing standards, and design change processes
  • Strong DFM instincts and comfort evaluating designs against factory processes
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent requests under time pressure
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Structured problem-solving skills and willingness to work on the manufacturing floor

Responsibilities

  • Own factory CAD spins and drawing updates, including GD&T updates and minor design changes
  • Create and advance deviations and design change packages to support production continuity
  • Lead DFM reviews with Manufacturing, Process, Quality, and Design
  • Maintain a clear system of record for factory design requests
  • Prepare complete design packages for Design review and approval
  • Partner with Change Control, NPI, Quality, and suppliers to execute design updates
  • Support root-cause and corrective actions on production and quality issues
  • Improve handoff standards, templates, and workflows between the factory and Design

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts Β· latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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