Project engineer vehicle

Answer Engineering
Troy, MI

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and 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

Our vehicles have been designed to be wrapped, enabling a new level of expression and personalization.

We are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to own the design, development, validation, installation plan, launch, and continuous improvement of wrap kits for our vehicle. You’ll take responsibility for technical execution across design, engineering, and quality teams, as well as our suppliers, to ensure our wraps deliver outstanding quality, cost efficiency, and manufacturability.

What You Get To Do

  • Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers) in the design, development, testing, and validation of vehicle wraps.
  • Own the full design release process for wrap kits, from initial template creation through production release and change management.
  • Collaborate with suppliers for material selection, prototyping, testing, and production readiness.
  • Lead root-cause problem solving and resolution to deliver exceptional quality products for our customers.
  • Define and maintain wrap requirements and specifications, including materials, tolerances, and appearance standards.
  • Optimize wrap designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and ease of installation while maintaining design intent.
  • Lead DFMEA and DVP (Design Validation Plan) activities, ensuring wraps meet environmental, durability, and visual performance targets.
  • Work with purchasing and suppliers to ensure on-time, cost-effective sourcing and production ramp.


What You Bring To The Team

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MS a plus.
  • 8+ years of experience in product design, automotive exteriors, printing, or applied film (e.g., as a Design & Release Engineer or Project Engineer).
  • Six Sigma certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated capability in Design of Experiments, tolerance, and material properties.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle surfacing, vinyl materials, plastics, large-format printing processes, or general film applications.
  • Knowledge of adhesives, laminates, and environmental durability testing.
  • Experience with 2D/3D CAD / vector design tools (Illustrator, Catia, or equivalent).
  • Experience with PLM and engineering release processes (e.g., Teamcenter, Arena, or Windchill).
  • Exposure to prototype builds and launch environments.


WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re 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 [email protected].
Posted 2025-11-12

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