Engineer, Design & Release - Body Structures at Slate Auto in Troy, MI

ABOUT SLATE

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

        ***Employer:***             Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

Position:

Body Structures Design Release Engineer (Job Code: 1018)

Duties:

Responsible for leading the design, development, release, and validation of vehicle Body-in-White (BIW) components, which includes front end structures and cabin components from concept through production; design and develop cabin structures and BIW components such as mid-compartment modules, floor and roof panels, body side assemblies, and structural reinforcements and brackets; lead full product development lifecycle for structural body components including concept design, master section development, and detailed design, and GD&T and BOM creation and Teamcenter release; conduct feasibility studies considering performance, manufacturability (DFA/DFM), and joining techniques (2T and 3T welds), cost and mass targets, and compliance with FMVSS and NHTSA standards; collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAE, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, and Studio Design; utilize CATIA, 3D modeling, Altair Inspire Form, SimSolid, Teamcenter, Windchill, BOM, and release data management to perform duties; engage with suppliers to support design feasibility, prototyping, and production readiness; drive innovation in lightweighting through advanced material integration including high-strength steels, aluminum, and composite materials; apply material science principles to improve performance-to-weight ratio; support and lead virtual and physical validation activities; coordinate CAE/FEA simulations; execute and document physical test plans in compliance with industry standards; lead DFMEA efforts for assigned components and ensure robust engineering designs; and act as the technical owner for assigned BIW domains, ensuring timely release and alignment with vehicle program milestones.

Location: 2716 Daley Dr, Troy, MI 48083;

Salary: $140,000 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: Five (5) years in the position above, as an Assistant Manager, as a Deputy Manager, as a Design Engineer, as a Design Release Engineer, as a Graduate Engineer, as a Manager – BIW & Exterior Trims, as a Packaging Engineer, as a Sr. Manager, or in a related occupation;

Other Requirements: Experience must include six (6) months’ use of all the following: CATIA, 3D modeling, Altair Inspire Form, SimSolid, Teamcenter, Windchill, BOM, and release data management.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Employer Contact:

Tara Lewis

Head of Talent Acquisition

Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

2716 Daley Dr

Troy, MI 48083

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WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

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 accommodation 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

slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.