Interior Engineering Manager – Cockpit and Console
Job Description
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.
Who we are looking for:
Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Interior Engineering Manager – Cockpit and Console 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 Cockpit, Instrument Panel, and Console.
What you get to do:
- Develop and lead a team of Cockpit, Instrument Panel, and Console engineers to be highly efficient and effective.
- Lead the Direction, Definition, Development, and Delivery from concepts to launch.
- Develop and implement functional objectives and standards 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 Passenger Airbag systems meet all functional requirements through robust validation.
- Ensure a strong relationship with our operations partners as One Team.
- Lead internal/external collaborators to meet all project requirements.
- 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 Cockpit and Console specific experience with progressively increased roles and responsibilities at both the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier. Start-up OEM experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Cockpit Assembly, Cross Car Beams, PAB systems, Consoles.
- Launch experience and root cause leadership required. Operations experience a plus.
- Undeniable passion for automotive interiors.
- 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 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.
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.
Who we are looking for:
Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Interior Engineering Manager – Cockpit and Console 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 Cockpit, Instrument Panel, and Console.
What you get to do:
- Develop and lead a team of Cockpit, Instrument Panel, and Console engineers to be highly efficient and effective.
- Lead the Direction, Definition, Development, and Delivery from concepts to launch.
- Develop and implement functional objectives and standards 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 Passenger Airbag systems meet all functional requirements through robust validation.
- Ensure a strong relationship with our operations partners as One Team.
- Lead internal/external collaborators to meet all project requirements.
- 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 Cockpit and Console specific experience with progressively increased roles and responsibilities at both the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier. Start-up OEM experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Cockpit Assembly, Cross Car Beams, PAB systems, Consoles.
- Launch experience and root cause leadership required. Operations experience a plus.
- Undeniable passion for automotive interiors.
- 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 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.
About Slate Auto
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.
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