Senior Accessory Design Release Engineer, Interior

Slate Auto • Troy, MI

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About The Position

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Sr. Accessory Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior to join our growing team. The DRE will be responsible for design and development of Interior Trim accessories, components, and related structures across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• 8+ years of vehicle design and release experience in the areas of interior trim systems from concept to launch, including decorative trim, soft trim, interior flooring, hard trim, and overhead systems.
• Hands on experience in DFA and DFM evaluations for Soft Trim, Injection Molded Plastic, Metal, Gap and Flush, GD&T, and assembly processes.
• Basic experiential knowledge of NHSTA/FMVSS requirements.
• Proven communication and team building skills.
• Ability and Desire work in a fun and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets including Regulations, NVH, Durability, Craftsmanship, and Comfort.
• Manage all aspects of interior component development from concept to launch to meet project requirements including performance, cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, etc
• Lead APQP requirements completion such as BOM, DFMEA and DVP while supporting PFMEA, Control Plan, and Production assembly process drawings.
• Support supplier PPAP achievement.
• Manage change control with accurate and on-time releases.
• Lead collaboration between internal/external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements as part of vehicle integration.

What This Job Offers

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