Design Release Engineer, Interior

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 looking for an energetic organized and experienced Design Release Engineer Interior to join our growing team. The DRE will be responsible for design and development of Interior Trim accessories components and related structures across the organization.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Be an integral part of an energetic team thats challenging the status quo of vehicle design.

• Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets including Regulations NVH Durability Craftsmanship and Comfort.

• Manage all aspects of interior component development from concept to launch to meet project requirements including performance cost mass timing manufacturability etc.

• Lead APQP requirements completion such as BOM DFMEA and DVP while supporting PFMEA Control Plan and Production assembly process drawings.

• Support supplier PPAP achievement.

• Manage change control with accurate and on-time releases.

• Lead collaboration between internal / external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements as part of vehicle integration.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) program. Masters degree is preferred.

• 5 years of vehicle design and release experience in the areas of Interior Trim systems from concept to launch including decorative trim soft trim interior flooring hard trim and overhead systems.

• Hands on experience in DFA and DFM evaluations for Soft Trim Injection Molded Plastic Metal Gap and Flush GD&T and assembly processes.

• Functional experience with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as FMVSSS NHTSA DOT USCAR SAE NEC etc.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

• Highly adaptable and proactive excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 25%).

• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Must have the ability to stand walk and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move 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.

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