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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 A dynamic, experienced Senior Design Release Engineer, Seat Complete to join our growing team.
This role will be responsible for the design and release of Electric Power Steering systems for Slate vehicles, ensuring that steering target performance and features, as well as FMVSS requirements, are met. The individual will be responsible for understanding the vehicle's technical specifications and performance targets. Utilizing the APQP process and supporting documentation, this position will ensure Slate's quality, performance, and regulatory objectives are achieved and sustained throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
| WHAT YOU GET TO DO
| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
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.
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
slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto. PDN-a17bd3cb-0143-4948-826c-e11c635756d0
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
8+ years of experience in automotive Seating System engineering.
Applications-specific experience in at least 3 of the following areas / components:
Seat JIT Integration.
Seat complete FMVSS, IIHS and other 3rd party rating validation.
Seat foam and trim design.
Seat Structure design.
Strong product knowledge in steering rack components, tuning variables, and specification.
Strong understanding of occupant kinematics and their effects on vehicle validation.
Experience working with Catia V5 (opening and saving models / drawings, editing drawings, section cutting and taking measurements, etc.). Modeling skills are also a plus.
Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.
Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.
Technical writing and documentation experience.
Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
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).