Sr. Design Release Engineer – Ride Control Components

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:

Re:Car dba SLATE is looking for a dynamic, experienced Design Release Engineer to join our growing team. The Ride Control Design Release Engineer will be responsible for Ride Control components, including shocks, springs, and stabilizer bars. This position will be responsible for understanding the vehicle’s technical specifications and performance targets, how these targets influence component level requirements, and how to ensure targets are met throughout the life of the vehicle by creating and maintaining APQP documentation.

What you get to do:

• Lead development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient ride control components and systems
• Have a direct impact on ride, handling, and NVH by being responsible for the design and release of coil springs, stabilizer bars, shocks, struts (and top mounts), and jounce bumpers.
• Apply engineering disciplines and take on full responsibility for APQP documentation including: DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans
• Collaborate with Purchasing in the sourcing of new ride control components/systems, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design
• Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified
• Deliver your products to meet our quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary documentation and identification/labelling
• Lead Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones
• Act as the primary liaison between company and our suppliers of the parts under your umbrella
• Engage with multiple cross functional teams (Body, Vehicle Integration, and others)
• Ensure validation of ride control components/systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing
• Create or assist in the creation of Product Assembly Documents and ensure joint development for your parts
• Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust ride control components and systems to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements
• Be onsite at the manufacturing facility in support of pre-production builds and resolution of any issues that arise as production ramps up

What you bring to the team:

•   10+ years of experience with automotive Chassis engineering responsibilities.
•   Applications-specific experience in any two of the following areas/components:
•   Stabilizer bar design and release
•   Coil spring design and release
•   Passive damper design and release
•   Strut design and release
•   Ride tuning and problem solving
•   Chassis fasteners and fastener testing
•   Basic skills in Catia (opening and saving models/drawings, editing drawing, section cutting and taking measurements, etc). Modelling skills are also a plus.
•   An understanding of the APQP process and related documentation
•   Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes
•   Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment
•   Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
•   Demonstrated team orientation and project management skills
•   Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
•   Functional experience with all NHTSA/FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements
•  Technical writing and documentation experience

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 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] or 813-468-7257.