Senior Interior Cockpit Design & Release Engineer

Slate Auto LLC; Newbury (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto LLC seeks a Sr Design & Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Cockpit to lead the design, development, and integration of phone holders, iPad mounts, and cockpit trim components for Slate vehicles.

You will own mechanical retention systems, ensure durability and usability, and drive validation across DV/PV with PPAP readiness while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years automotive mechanism system engineering experience.
• Experience in mechanical mechanisms (springs, hinges, detents) and injection molding.
• FMVSS/IIHS validation experience is preferred.
• PLM knowledge for releasing components and engineering changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and launch of interior cockpit systems.
• Define kinematics, usability and one‑hand operation considerations.
• Coordinate with HVAC, body structures and electrical teams.
• Ensure PPAP documentation and regulatory targets are met.
• Lead design reviews and supplier/vendor technical reviews.
• Support prototype builds and launch readiness activities.

Skills

Mechanical mechanisms

HMI design

PLM release

Regulatory validation

Injection molding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLM software

MS Office

Job description

Slate Auto LLC seeks a Sr Design & Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Cockpit to lead the design, development, and integration of phone holders, iPad mounts, and cockpit trim components for Slate vehicles.

You will own mechanical retention systems, ensure durability and usability, and drive validation across DV/PV with PPAP readiness while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet performance targets.