Interior Engineering Manager- Seating

ABOUT Slate

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.
We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.

Who we are looking for:

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Interior Engineering Manager – Seating to join our growing team that’s challenging the status quo of vehicle design. This technical leadership position with direct reports will be responsible for all technical aspects of the Complete Seat.

What you get to do:

•  Develop and lead a team of seating engineers to be highly efficient and effective.
•  Lead the Direction, Definition, Development, and Delivery of Interior Seating from concepts to launch.
•  Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets including all government regulations and due care safety expectations.
•  Manage all aspects of interior component and system developments to meet project requirements including performance, cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, etc.
•  Ensure a strong relationship with our operations partners as One Team.
•  Lead internal/external collaborators to meet all project requirements.
•  Lead seat comfort ergonomics to be best in class according to JD Powers.
•  Lead root cause analysis during launch with collaboration from cross functional teams.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of vehicle seating specific experience with progressively increased roles and responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of full Seat Complete product cycle.
• Launch experience and root cause leadership required. Operations experience a plus.
• Undeniable passion for automotive interior seating and interiors.
• Knowledge of component design considerations required in soft trim, foam, structures, and plastic components.
• Proven communication and team building skills.
• Ability and desire work in a fun and fast paced environment.

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 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.