ABOUT Re:Car dba Slate

Re:Car dba Slate is a new company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for

The Functional Science Manager will develop and lead the science attribute team that defines and validates vehicle level performance for NVH, Durability, Corrosion, Aero Thermal, BSR, Dynamics and Fastener Engineering. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for a high level of precision within a fast-paced environment

What you get to do

• Manage and direct that develops Vehicle Level Targets for all science attributes, including NVH, Durability, Corrosion, Aero Thermal, BSR, Dynamics and Fasteners.
• Ensure feasibility virtually and complete validation on vehicles.
• Responsible for the total vehicle integration of all the previously referenced attribute requirements, feasibility and validation at the vehicle level.
• Lead the team to identify and resolve integration and design issues as the vehicle is developed.
• Coordinate and lead team meetings, working with all product development teams including systems and components, packaging, manufacturing, and service to ensure the technical targets are set, solutions are optimized for all stages of the vehicle’s life, and validation is executed.  
• Capable of leading the teams in problem resolution and be able to present recommended solutions to the management team.
• Responsible for maintaining vehicle level scorecards with input from the team.
• Oversee a budget to support virtual and physical validation and will be responsible for managing and working within the budget.
• Benchmarking, Vehicle Performance, Weight Management, Durability & Reliability, as how they interact and relate to the responsible attribute areas and complement all vehicle attributes.

What you bring to the Team

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aero Space Engineering, Electrical or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program. 
• 10+ years of experience with Vehicle development capability. 
• Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills. 
• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail. 
• Broad vehicle technical and vehicle development process knowledge including how to set technical targets, work with teams to determine feasibility (virtually and physically) and validate with statistical confidence.
• Design Release Engineering experience a plus 
• Technical writing and documentation experience 
• Functional experience with all NHTSA/FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements 

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate 

• Re:Car dba 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.
• Re:Car dba 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 [email protected] or (813) 468-7257.