Senior Accessories Project Engineer, Wheels & Suspension
- Drive technical product development by innovating and bringing new customer-centric products to life with a focus on wheels, chassis, and related components.
- Identify latest trends, technologies and new applications of existing technologies to be incorporated into our portfolio. This includes in-house benchmark testing and prototyping.
- Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering to drive mechanical, electrical, and software integration provisions into the base vehicle to establish a solid foundation for future accessories.
- You will lead project development to cost, mass, materials, manufacturability, sustainability, and timing targets. You own the BOM and support Product Managers on the roadmap.
- Create OEM level DFMEA and DVP&R plans for each of your accessories, driving testing and validation activity with internal and external resources.
- Provide technical leadership to design studio members, technical designers, and suppliers.
- Lead design reviews, contribute to project updates, and present to cross-functional leadership. We share the spotlight!
- Travel to suppliers and Slate office sites (10-25% average) to support team and project work.
- Have a lot of fun working on a dynamic and engaging team with a seat at the table.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, or extensive direct experience. MS/MBA a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in developing wheel and suspension components, including validation.
- Strong project/program management capability with examples of end-to-end development.
- Working knowledge of a variety of materials, manufacturing process, and testing requirements.
- Expertise with applied industry standards, including but not limited to, FCC, UL, ISO, FMVSS, etc.
- Working knowledge of structures, failure modes, and test protocol to validate designs.
- CAD design and release experience is required. You do your own stunts!
- A collaborative "one company" teammate with a continuous improvement approach, that is equally comfortable with engineering details and project management.
- Comfortable in start-up environments. You can roll up your sleeves to do the work and build or recommend the tools needed to be successful as the company grows.
- Advocate for progress and possess capability to work cross-functionally with partners, suppliers, and vendors, building strong relationships that produce positive results.
- Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or 813-468-7257
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