Accessories Project Engineer – Electronics and Tech at Re:Build Manufacturing

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 an upbeat, organized, and innovative Accessories Project Engineer – Electronics and Tech to join our growing team. This role focuses on Physical Products specifically in the Audio, Lighting, and Electrical categories. Reporting directly to the Head of Accessories Product Management, you play a major role in bringing products to life from a technical standpoint. Your primary responsibility is to work with the Accessories Product team to drive robust and innovative solutions that meet cost, technical, and quality targets. We want someone who gets excited about technical problems and working with other engineers and the supply base to turn them into product solutions.  We’re looking for someone grounded in first principles who wants to innovate and is NOT confined to “the way it’s always been done.”  

What you get to do 

You will be an integral part of the accessory's development process, innovating and bringing new customer-centric products to life from a technical perspective. You will have the opportunity to work on Re:Car dba SLATE branded products, as well as provide technical leadership to development partners/suppliers depending on the product line. This role supports the development of functional and technical objectives for respective systems, drives integration with the base vehicle, and develops and releases designs. You will lead project development to cost, mass, materials, manufacturability, sustainability, and timing targets. As part of a startup, you’ll also be the primary owner of all testing and validation activity for your accessory group. But wait, there’s more! You will also be part of building and improving the Accessories product development process as a foundational member of the team where your work will support the foundation for growth in years to come. If this seems exciting to you, please apply! 

 This is a senior individual contributor position and is expected to evolve with the category over time.   

 What you bring to the Team 

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or extensive direct experience required. MS a Plus. 
• 8+ years of experience in developing connected audio, lighting, and electronic devices. Specific application to the marine, powersports, or consumer product industry preferred. 
• Working knowledge of device communication protocol (BTE/Wireless/5G/CAN) 
• Expertise with applied industry standards, including but not limited to, FCC, UL, ISO, FMVSS, etc. 
• CAD design and release experience is required. You do your own stunts! 
• A low ego and strong “one company” teammate with a continuous improvement approach, that is equally comfortable with engineering details and project management. 
• Comfortable in start-up environments. You can roll up your sleeves to do the work and build or recommend the tools needed to be successful as the company grows. 
• Advocate for progress and possess capability to work cross-functionally with partners, suppliers, and vendors, building strong relationships that produce positive results. 
• An ability to be an effective brand representative and ambassador to the Re:Car dba SLATE community, both presenting the Re:Car dba SLATE vision and collecting input that leads to future accessories' development. 

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.