Senior Chassis Accessories Design Lead

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer, Chassis Accessories, to lead the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kit accessories, ensuring FMVSS compliance and vehicle dynamics targets while applying APQP processes.

You will collaborate with product management, Purchasing, and cross-functional teams to create DFMEA, DVP&R, drawings, control plans, and valid documentation, delivering on time with quality and regulatory objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related engineering field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years automotive chassis engineering experience.
• Experience with Suspension Lift and Lower Kits desired.
• Strong knowledge of FMVSS, chassis components, and APQP documentation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Chassis Accessories, including Suspension Lift and Lower Kits.
• Directly impact vehicle dynamics by designing and releasing accessory components and hardware.
• Prepare APQP documentation: DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, drawings, and control plans.
• Collaborate with product management and Purchasing to source accessories and evaluate supplier technicals.
• Create and release specs for Suspension Lift and Lower Kits with the Ride Control DRE.
• Ensure FMVSS compliance for accessory combinations and interface compatibility.
• Manage part changes and resolve durability and assembly issues.
• Deliver on program milestones with complete documentation and labeling.
• Lead design reviews at required milestones; liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Suspension design

Vehicle dynamics

APQP process

DFMEA

DVP&R

Engineering documentation

CATIA V5

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Catia V5

PLM systems

ADAMS

Job description

Slate is seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer, Chassis Accessories, to lead the design and release of Suspension Lift and Lower Kit accessories, ensuring FMVSS compliance and vehicle dynamics targets while applying APQP processes.

You will collaborate with product management, Purchasing, and cross-functional teams to create DFMEA, DVP&R, drawings, control plans, and valid documentation, delivering on time with quality and regulatory objectives.