Fastener SME


Job Details

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 seeking a Senior Fastener Design Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional responsible for the design and development of joints and bolted fasteners across the vehicle. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches work with focus and determination.

What you get to do

  • Support the Design Engineer's development activities in the selection of fasteners based upon usage, coating and part strength to meet their joint requirements
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, Suppliers, CAE, and other internal and external partners to develop robust joint solutions
  • Required to create and maintain 3D standard parts & 2D drawings using Catia V5
  • Strive to achieve commonization of fasteners with assembly-friendly solutions
  • Participate in the root cause analysis of fastener related quality issues as well as other continuous improvement activities as required
  • Interface with fastener suppliers and internal team to develop, release and update engineering specifications, ensure proper material properties, processes, and quality standards
  • Review test data and undertake post-testing activities including design allowable calculations, and failure mode analysis
  • Perform bolted joint analysis, validation, and testing to optimize robustness and minimize the design cost and engineer custom solutions when needed
  • Ability to create test plans and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved
  • Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers to ensure requirements are being met
  • Theoretical calculation experience to define fasteners for all joint types in early phases of design, including GD&T


What you bring to the Team
  • 5+ years of expertise in Fastener engineering at OEM or supplier desired
  • Experience in fastener mechanical torque testing for a variety of joint types
  • Experience in the criteria required for fastener selections for body structures, safety and interior
  • Experience performing design reviews of fastener joints
  • Solid understanding of GD&T standards and Torque Audit
  • Design release engineering experience preferred including change management
  • Proficient with CATIA V5
  • Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly
  • Experience in supplier selections
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent professional automotive fastening 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 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 ...@slate.auto or (813) ###-####.





 Re:Build Manufacturing

 07/01/2024

 Troy,MI