Design Release Engineer - Steering Wheel & Front Airbags

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Steering Wheel & Frontal Airbags in the USA. You will lead engineering activities for steering wheel, driver airbag and passenger airbag programs, coordinating with internal teams and Tier 1 suppliers to meet safety and regulatory targets.

You will manage APQP documentation and ensure compliance with regulations, reporting to the Lead – Restraints Systems Engineering manager.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Design Release Engineering in Airbags and/or Steering Wheels.
• Excellent communication, team-building and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead teams and Tier 1 suppliers and drive technical tradeoffs with attention to detail.
• Direct working experience with NHTSA/FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS Crash Requirements.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements for Steering wheel and Frontal Airbags systems.
• Develop technical requirements for systems in collaboration with internal functions and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Lead design, development, release and certification with CAE, CAD, BOM, DVP&Rs, testing and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Design Release Engineering

Airbags

Steering Wheels

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAE

CAD

DFMEA

DVP&R

Job description

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 a dynamic, experienced Design Release Engineer to join our growing team. The Design Release Engineer - Steering Wheel & Frontal Airbags is responsible driving the development of the Airbag system components and challenged to develop unique solutions for various applications throughout the vehicle. This candidate will have responsibility to manage tier 1 airbag supplier engineers, external resources and collaborate across the vehicle component areas as needed to optimize application solutions. This position will be responsible for understanding the vehicle’s technical specifications and performance targets, how these targets influence component level requirements, and how to ensure targets are met throughout the life of the vehicle by creating and maintaining APQP documentation.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Design Release Engineer - Steering Wheel & Frontal Airbags The DRE will lead the engineering and Tier 1 suppliers for the steering wheel, driver airbag and passenger airbag supporting the content listed in the Program Description Letter. This Engineer will report to the Lead – Restraints Systems Engineering manager and will be responsible for the following:

• Develop functional requirements for each system and component including: Steering wheel & Frontal Airbags
• Develop technical requirements for the systems and components in collaboration with internal functions, design studio, engineering and Teir 1 suppliers.
• Lead/Support the design, development, release and certification of the systems and components with product development tools – CAE, CAD, BOM, Drawing Release, Software Release, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, Attribute Validation, Vehicle Testing, Component Testing, and Certification Reporting for all regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred. Master’s in engineering preferred. 8+ years of Design Release Engineering in Airbags and/or Steering Wheels Experience and knowledge of the vehicle level safety development process. Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills. Ability to lead teams and tier one suppliers and integrate and drive technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail, with all functions as needed. Direct working experience with NHTSA/FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS Crash Requirements. Ability and Desire to build your own team and work in a fun and fast-paced environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

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.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

ABOUT US

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.