Sr. Project Engineer Exteriors
Sr. Project Engineer Exteriors
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Sr. Project Engineer Vehicle Accessories Exteriors
ABOUT Slate
At Slate weve got one job: building a vehicle youll fall in love with right here in the USA. We believe that car buyersnot car companiesshould call the shots. We like looking at the road not the screen. We dont like paying for stuff we dont like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So we built you a Slate: you make it yours.
Who we are looking for:
We design utility accessories built for personalization and real-life adventureengineered to perform on the trail in the driveway and everywhere in between. As Senior Project Engineer Utility Accessories & Hard Goods youll lead the development of exterior and structural products such as roof racks cargo mounts modular utility systems and body protection gear. Youll take responsibility for technical execution across internal teams and global suppliers ensuring performance durability and compliance every step of the way.
What you get to do:
- Lead full-lifecycle engineering of hard-goods accessories: racks carriers panels mounts and trail systems
- Create and manage CAD models and detailed 2D drawings in CATIA; release via Windchill
- Collaborate with suppliers for material selection DFM/DFA prototyping testing and production ramp
- Ensure structural integration with vehicle mounting points and adherence to OE crash and load path criteria
- Develop and execute DVP&Rs for durability fatigue corrosion IP rating and mechanical performance
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (FMVSS SAE ISO etc.)
- Lead field validation prototype build support and first-off part evaluations
- Track BOM health mass cost targets and engineering status through all program gates
- Partner closely with industrial design product management and operations to align performance and brand standards
- Present technical risks trade-offs and decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
What you bring to the team:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS or MBA a plus
- 610 years in ruggedized hardware vehicle accessories or structural product development
- Mastery of CATIA (V5 or V6); Windchill PLM experience strongly preferred
- Experience designing and releasing structural or utility components across metals plastics and composites
- Strong working knowledge of FMVSS SAE ISO and similar compliance/regulatory frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept through production with Tier 1/2 suppliers
- Comfortable with iterative development supplier travel and hands-on prototype validation
- Clear communicator and problem-solver able to work across engineering design and manufacturing
Why Join Team Slate
At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast Frugal and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
Location: Troy MI or Long Beach CA (Hybrid)
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:
- Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
