Slate Auto · 16 hours ago
Senior Design Release Engineer, Chassis Accessories
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSlate Auto is committed to building safe and reliable vehicles in the USA, emphasizing customization and personalization for their customers. They are seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer, Chassis Accessories to lead the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kits, ensuring compliance with FMVSS requirements and managing the overall vehicle dynamics and performance targets.
Electric VehicleManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Chassis Accessories, including Suspension Lift and Lower Kits
Directly impact vehicle dynamics of accessorized vehicles by being responsible for the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kit accessories, including supporting hardware
Apply engineering disciplines and take on full responsibility for APQP documentation, including DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans
Collaborate with the Accessories product manager and Purchasing in the sourcing of new Chassis Accessories / Systems, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective
Create, specify, and release Suspension Lift and Lower Kits, working directly with our Chassis Ride Control Components DRE to ensure vehicle functional objectives are met
Work with affected teams to ensure that combinations of accessories meet all FMVSS requirements
Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design
Manage changes to parts / systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified
Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary documentation and identification / labeling
Lead Design Reviews for each component / system at required milestones
Act as the primary liaison between Slate and suppliers of the parts under your umbrella
Engage with Accessories, Design, Manufacturing, Safety, Vehicle Integration (NVH, Vehicle Dynamics), and Vehicle Evaluation and Verification to deliver robust Chassis Accessories / Systems to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements
Ensure validation of Chassis Accessories / Systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing
Create or assist in the creation of Product Assembly Documents and ensure joint development for your parts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required
8+ years of experience in automotive Chassis engineering, preferably with Suspension Lift and Lower Kits
Applications-specific experience in at least 2 of the following areas / components: Initial suspension architecture selection and design and hardpoint file creation, Suspension Lift and Lower Kit design and release, Suspension component design and release and/or product engineering, Chassis fasteners and fastener testing
Strong understanding of suspension kinematics and their effects on vehicle dynamics
Strong understanding of factors affecting suspension component durability
Strong understanding and proficiency in the APQP process and related documentation
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)
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
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Experience working with ADAMS chassis software is a plus
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
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