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DRE Body Closures

Slate Auto


Job Location:

Troy, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 132267 - 132267
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Employer: Re:Car Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

Position:

Design Release Engineer Body Closures (Job Code: 175709)

Duties:

Responsible for the design and development of vehicle body closures and related assemblies; own components from concept through production ensuring all technical cost and timing targets are met; lead the design and development of body closures and closure assemblies including doors hoods liftgates and associated mechanisms; define and execute functional objectives to meet vehicle performance quality cost mass and timing targets; own exterior component development activities from concept through launch ensuring manufacturability and production readiness; utilize Catia V5 Teamcenter Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) BIW & closure system concepts and feasibility master-sections Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) Design for Serviceability (DFS) durability crash & NVH targets and supplier technical reviews and capability validations to perform duties; collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams external partners and suppliers to meet all program requirements; ensure designs comply with applicable NHTSA and FMVSS regulations related to body closures; and support design reviews issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts throughout the development cycle.

Location: 2716 Daley Dr Troy MI 48083; 20% travel required;

Salary: $132267 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Automotive Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: Five (5) years in the position above as an Application Engineer as a Design Engineer as a Manager Product Engineering as a Project Engineer as a Sr. Engineer as a System Engineer or in a related occupation;

Other Requirements: Experience must include one (1) years use of all the following: Catia V5 Teamcenter Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) BIW & closure system concepts and feasibility master-sections Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) Design for Serviceability (DFS) durability crash & NVH targets and supplier technical reviews and capability validations.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education training and/or experience.

Employer Contact:

Tara Lewis

Head of Talent Acquisition

Re:Car Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

2716 Daley Dr

Troy MI 48083

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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.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation 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


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