Design and Release Engineer - Seating

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT Slate

At Slate, we've got one job: building a vehicle you'll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don't like paying for stuff we don't need.
We 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:

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Design and Release Engineer (DRE) - Seating to join our growing team. The DRE will be responsible for design and development of interior seating sub-systems, components, and related structures across the organization.

What you get to do:

• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's 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 are completed such as BOM, DFMEA and DVP while supporting PFMEA, Control Plan, and Production assembly process drawings.
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• 8+ years of vehicle design and release experience in the areas of automotive seating including structures, foam and trim, plastics, and seat complete engineering from concept to launch.
• Hands on experience in DFA, DFM evaluations for Trim, Foam, Metal, Plastic parts, Gap and Flush, GD&T, and assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of seat comfort and craftsmanship.
• Broad experiential knowledge of NHTSA/FMVSS requirements.
• Proven communication and team building skills.
• Ability and Desire work in a fun and fast paced environment

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 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 recar- [email protected].