Slate is looking for an Engineering Manager, Body Closures to lead the full development, integration, and release of all Closure systems across Slate's vehicle programs, managing both internal engineering teams and external suppliers. This role ensures system performance, manufacturability, and cost targets are met while collaborating cross-functionally to support product development and future vehicle planning.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with Closure systems in the automotive industry.
- Proven experience in Design Release Engineering with Closures, BIW, and exterior related components.
- Test and validation experience with all related Closure systems and components.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Closure strength and durability.
- Experience with technical tools, such as DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Lean, and other tool chains.
- Broad vehicle technical and vehicle development process knowledge, including how to set technical targets, working with teams to determine feasibility (virtually and physically), and validating statistical confidence.
- Ability to use CATIA and PLM systems is required. May consider experience with other relevant CAD / PLM systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development and release of all Closure systems, including doors, hoods, tailgates, and associated hardware.
- Manage cross-functional engineering teams responsible for design, integration, validation, and production launch activities.
- Oversee supplier sourcing, technical assessments, design release and approvals, ensuring manufacturability, cost targets, mass optimization, and investment tracking are achieved.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with suppliers, guiding them through all development phases, issue resolution, and change implementation.
- Define, document, and validate all functional and performance requirements for Closure systems, accounting for vehicle packaging, safety, and long-term durability.
- Drive resolution of component-level and system-level issues through structured problem-solving and robust change management processes.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure system compatibility and program alignment, including Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Purchasing, Program Management, and Design.
Other
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
- Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Excellent team building and relationship building skills.
