Design Release Engineer: Body Closures

Slate; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate seeks a Design Release Engineer for Body Closures in Troy, MI. You will own exterior component development from concept through production, ensuring manufacturability and readiness for launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners to meet timing, cost and performance targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least five years in automotive design, with Catia V5 and Teamcenter expertise. Domestic travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive/related engineering field.
• Five years of relevant design/engineering experience.
• Experience with Catia V5, Teamcenter and DFMEA required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle body closures and assemblies from concept to production.
• Own exterior components through launch, ensuring manufacturability and readiness.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEA, and supplier capability validations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and timing targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards.

Skills

DFMEA

DFM

DFA

DFS

Durability

NVH

Crash

Education

Bachelor’s in Automotive/Computer/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Catia V5

Teamcenter

Job description

Slate seeks a Design Release Engineer for Body Closures in Troy, MI. You will own exterior component development from concept through production, ensuring manufacturability and readiness for launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners to meet timing, cost and performance targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least five years in automotive design, with Catia V5 and Teamcenter expertise. Domestic travel up to 20% is expected.