Lead Design Release Engineer, Airbag & Steering Systems

Slate Auto LLC; United States; On-site; USD 108,877 - 163,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Slate Auto LLC is seeking a Design Release Engineer to develop and certify airbags and steering wheel systems in collaboration with design, engineering, and Tier‑1 suppliers. You will lead cross‑functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance across the vehicle platform.

The role requires 8+ years in airbags/steering wheel design release, strong programs management, and a proven ability to drive technical tradeoffs with attention to detail. Working in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (ABET accredited program preferred).
• 8+ years of Design Release Engineering in airbags and/or steering wheels.
• Experience with vehicle safety development processes (NHTSA/FM VSS, NCAP, IIHS).
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead teams and tier‑one suppliers and drive technical tradeoffs.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements for vehicle systems and components including airbags and steering wheels.
• Develop technical requirements in collaboration with internal functions, design studio, engineering and Tier‑1 suppliers.
• Lead or support design, development, release and certification using APQP, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs and related tools.
• Manage Tier‑1 supplier engineers and external resources to optimize solutions.
• Ensure vehicle specifications and performance targets are met by maintaining APQP documentation.

Skills

Airbag systems

Steering wheels

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Supplier management

APQP

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s in engineering

Job description

Slate Auto LLC is seeking a Design Release Engineer to develop and certify airbags and steering wheel systems in collaboration with design, engineering, and Tier‑1 suppliers. You will lead cross‑functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance across the vehicle platform.

The role requires 8+ years in airbags/steering wheel design release, strong programs management, and a proven ability to drive technical tradeoffs with attention to detail. Working in the U.S.