Slate Auto · 1 month ago
Interior Engineering Manager – Cockpit and Console
Slate Auto is building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford and personalize. They are seeking an experienced Interior Engineering Manager – Cockpit and Console to lead a team in developing and delivering innovative cockpit and console designs, ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
15+ years of vehicle Cockpit and Console specific experience with progressively increased roles and responsibilities at both the OEM and Tier 1 Supplier
Strong knowledge of Cockpit Assembly, Cross Car Beams, PAB systems, Consoles
Launch experience and root cause leadership required
Undeniable passion for automotive interiors
Proven communication and team building skills
Ability and desire work in a fun and fast paced environment
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Start-up OEM experience a plus
Operations experience a plus
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
Recent News
2025-12-24
2025-12-17
2025-12-03
Company data provided by crunchbase