Sr. Project Engineer Exteriors Troy, MI

Sr. Project Engineer – Vehicle Accessories Exteriors

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

We design utility accessories built for personalization and real-life adventure—engineered to perform on the trail, in the driveway, and everywhere in between. As Senior Project Engineer – Utility Accessories & Hard Goods, you'll lead the development of exterior and structural products such as roof racks, cargo mounts, modular utility systems, and body protection gear. You'll take responsibility for technical execution across internal teams and global suppliers, ensuring performance, durability, and compliance every step of the way.

• Lead full-lifecycle engineering of hard-goods accessories : racks, carriers, panels, mounts, and trail systems
• Create and manage CAD models and detailed 2D drawings in CATIA; release via Windchill
• Collaborate with suppliers for material selection, DFM / DFA, prototyping, testing, and production ramp
• Ensure structural integration with vehicle mounting points and adherence to OE crash and load path criteria
• Develop and execute DVP&Rs for durability, fatigue, corrosion, IP rating, and mechanical performance
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (FMVSS, SAE, ISO, etc.)
• Lead field validation, prototype build support, and first-off part evaluations
• Track BOM health, mass, cost targets, and engineering status through all program gates
• Partner closely with industrial design, product management, and operations to align performance and brand standards
• Present technical risks, trade-offs, and decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

We're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate's start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

Location : Troy, MI or Long Beach, CA (Hybrid)

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE :

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