DRE - Body Closures

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.

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: $132,267 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s 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) year’s 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, 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.

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