Plant Vehicle Engineer Electrical, Software, & Restraints
Plant Vehicle Engineer Electrical, Software, & Restraints
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ABOUT SLATE
At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Slate is currently seeking a dynamic highly organized and experienced Electrical/Software/Restraints Plant Vehicle Engineer to join our growing team at Slate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative organization at the forefront of sustainable mobility. This position will serve as a liaison between the Electrical Software and Restraints Engineering organizations and the Warsaw Assembly Plant and will work closely with key stakeholders across Plant Quality Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineering End of Line and other operational teams on issue resolution and overall KPI improvements.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Production Process Support & Improvement
- Support issue resolution for Software Electrical and Restraints related issues originating from the plant field and suppliers.
- Perform triage and root cause analysis to diagnose and repair Software Electrical and Restraints problems within the plant.
- Drive part assembly and system optimization efforts through the appropriate Engineering channels.
- Conduct process simulations and risk assessments to identify potential improvements.
- Identify and debug early software and hardware prototypes through characterizing the systems and ensuring systems perform to requirements
- Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design launch and deployment of products or features
- Perform field data analytics to improve design and performance of the system
- Participate in model development activities including design reviews virtual views part and assembly trials validation builds and provide feedback/approvals.
- Support Launch/Model Year Change activities for your respective area(s).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to continuously optimize assembly processes ensuring alignment with Engineering and Design intent.
- Work with cross functional teams to ensure parts processes and assembly methods meet all established safety requirements.
- Adhere to Engineering processes and standards to ensure efficient issue resolution and program launches.
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration between Plant Operations Manufacturing Quality and all relevant Engineering departments to resolve design related issues affecting the plant and field.
- Lead and collaborate with all relevant departments to ensure seamless integration of new parts assemblies systems and model change-over activities within the plant.
Quality
- Ensure part designs systems and processes meet design quality intent established by Design and Engineering
- Monitor key process indicators and take proactive action to prevent defects.
- Partner with internal and external manufacturing teams to implement best practices for inspection measurement and process control.
Documentation and Reporting
- Capture and interpret data to make decisions and drive improvements to all plant metrics.
- Use internal systems to collect data and critical information to drive design changes with Design and Engineering.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) program; advanced degrees preferred.
- Additional technical training (Lean 5S Kaizan SPC Green Belt etc.)
Experience
- 6 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment supporting KPI improvements.
- 6 years of hands-on experience with Design Release Engineering and Change Management preferably within the Automotive Industry in Software or Electrical Engineering.
- 4 years of experience in vehicle product/software development and triage with a strong understanding of the full product lifecycle from concept to mass production.
Skills
- Strong technical interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to foster collaboration and build effective cross-functional relationships.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings schematics and technical documents.
- CAD skills CATIA preferred (manipulate part and assemblies)
- Ability to manage multiple projects tasks and assignments simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and deliver optimized solutions with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent at hands-on debugging complex subsystems involving network
- Strong C/C comprehension Python or any other scripting language
- Experience in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma Black Belt DFSS Shainin or similar).
- DFM and DFA experience
- Ability to work on the floor more than 50% of the time
- Must be willing to relocate to Warsaw Indiana. Relocation assistance will be provided.
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE
Were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. Slates 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
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 accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Employment Type
Full Time
