Manager, Interior Engineering - Seating

Slate Auto • Troy, MI

3d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager