Lead Body Closures Design Engineer

Re:Car, Inc; Newbury (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Sr. Body Closures Design Responsible Engineer to drive the design and development of vehicle body closures and related assemblies, from concept through production.

You will lead exterior component development (doors, hoods, liftgates) and ensure manufacturability, cost, mass, and timing targets while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5+ years of vehicle design experience with a focus on body closures and mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die casting, and stampings.
• Broad knowledge of NHTSA / FMVSS requirements applicable to body closures.
• Proven communication, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Ability and desire to work in a fun, fast-paced, and innovative environment.
• Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and external engineering partners.

Responsibilities

• Own components from concept through production, meeting technical, cost, and timing targets.
• Lead design of body closures and assemblies (doors, hoods, liftgates, mechanisms).
• Define functional objectives to meet vehicle performance, quality, cost, mass, and timing targets.
• Own exterior component development activities from concept through launch, ensuring manufacturability and production readiness.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to meet all program requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NHTSA and FMVSS regulations related to body closures.
• Support design reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts throughout the development cycle.

Skills

Vehicle design

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Problem-solving

Supplier collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Slate is seeking a Sr. Body Closures Design Responsible Engineer to drive the design and development of vehicle body closures and related assemblies, from concept through production.

You will lead exterior component development (doors, hoods, liftgates) and ensure manufacturability, cost, mass, and timing targets while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and regulatory standards.