Manager, Interior Engineering - Seating
Full-time
Slate
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 Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Interior Engineering Manager – Seating to join our growing team that’s challenging the status quo of vehicle design. This technical leadership position with direct reports will be responsible for all technical aspects of the Complete Seat. What You Get To Do
- Develop and lead a team of seating engineers to be highly efficient and effective.
- Lead the Direction, Definition, Development, and Delivery of Interior Seating from concept to launch.
- Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets including all government regulations and due care safety expectations.
- Manage all aspects of interior component and system developments to meet project requirements including performance, cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, etc.
- Ensure a strong relationship with our operations partners as One Team.
- Lead internal/external collaborators to meet all project requirements.
- Lead seat comfort ergonomics to be best in class according to JD Powers.
- Lead root cause analysis during launch with collaboration from cross functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
- 15+ years of vehicle seating specific experience with progressively increased roles and responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of full Seat Complete product cycle.
- Launch experience and root cause leadership required. Operations experience a plus.
- 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.
- Undeniable passion for automotive interior seating and interiors.
- Knowledge of component design considerations required in soft trim, foam, structures, and plastic components.
- Proven communication and team building skills.
- Ability and desire work in a fun and fast paced environment.
- Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
- Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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