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 Principal Engineer – Interior Seating to join our growing team. This key technical leadership position will be responsible for the delivery of the complete Seating system.

What you get to do:

• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.
• Lead the Definition, Development, and Delivery of Interior Seating.
• 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.
• Lead seat comfort ergonomics to be best in class.
• Lead root cause analysis during launch with collaboration from cross functional teams.
• Lead collaboration between internal/external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements as part of vehicle integration.
• Support supplier PPAP achievement.
• Manage change control with accurate and on-time releases.
  
  

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent. Master degree preferred.
• 15+ years in complete seat engineering from concept to launch.
• Launch experience leadership required. Operations experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the full Seat Complete product cycle.
• Undeniable passion for automotive interior seating and interiors.
• Strong experiential knowledge of NHTSA/FMVSS requirements.
• 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 [email protected].