Design Release Engineer - Steering Wheel & Front Airbags

About the role

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 for driving the development of the Airbag system components and developing unique solutions for various applications throughout the vehicle. This candidate will manage tier 1 airbag supplier engineers, external resources, and collaborate across vehicle component areas to optimize application solutions. This position involves understanding the vehicle’s technical specifications and performance targets, influencing component-level requirements, and ensuring targets are met throughout the vehicle's life by creating and maintaining APQP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements for steering wheel and frontal airbag systems and components.
• Develop technical requirements for systems and components in collaboration with internal functions, design studio, engineering, and tier 1 suppliers.
• Lead and support the design, development, release, and certification of systems and components using product development tools such as CAE, CAD, BOM, Drawing Release, Software Release, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, Attribute Validation, Vehicle Testing, Component Testing, and Certification Reporting for all regulatory requirements.
• Manage and lead teams, tier one suppliers, and drive technical tradeoffs to achieve optimized solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program (preferred). Master's in engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of Design Release Engineering experience in Airbags and/or Steering Wheels.
• Experience and knowledge of the vehicle-level safety development process.
• Direct working experience with NHTSA/FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS Crash Requirements.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead teams and integrate technical tradeoffs with attention to detail.
• Ability and desire to work in a fun and fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Pay

Base Pay Range (Annual): $108,877.26 - $163,315.90

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Vacation and 401k.
• Eligibility to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules.

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize, and love—and doing it 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.

We’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, motivated by shared principles: Safety First, Delight Customers, One Team, Relentless Improvement, Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy, Respectful Collaboration, and Positive Legacy.