Process Engineer, Coating & Bonding
Slate Auto · Warsaw, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Slate Auto (automotive) in Warsaw, IN. Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes to enhance production rates and quality.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation, Painting / coating
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
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About the role
Requirements
- ✓Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
- ✓Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- ✓Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.
- ✓Safety First
- ✓Delight Customers
- ✓One Team
- ✓Relentless Improvement
- ✓Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- ✓Respectful Collaboration
- ✓Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.
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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
The Process Engineer, Coating & Bonding for the coating and bonding line is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes related to the coating and bonding of vehicles. This role focuses on improving efficiency, quality, and safety within the production line.
- •Must be willing to relocate to Warsaw, Indiana. Relocation assistance will be provided. *
| work authorization requirement
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Process Design and Optimization
- •Develop and implement systems and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the coating and bonding process.
- •Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes to enhance production rates and quality.
- •Conduct process simulations and risk assessments to identify potential improvements.
Quality Control
- •Establish and maintain quality standards for the coating and bonding process.
- •Monitor and analyze process performance to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- •Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve product reliability.
Technical Support
- •Provide technical support and training to staff and junior engineers.
- •Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the coating and bonding process.
- •Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
Safety and Compliance
- •Ensure all processes and procedures comply with safety and environmental regulations.
- •Develop safety procedures for individuals working with equipment and materials in the coating and bonding line.
- •Document all created processes and update these documents as changes occur.
- •Prepare and present regular reports on process performance and improvements to senior management.
| what you bring to the team
- •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- •4+ years of experience in Process Engineering for Coating or Bonding, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- •2+ years of experience in Fanuc closure (ie., hood, doors and tailgate) cell automation.
- •Prefer some experience in PTED (Pre-Treat Electro-Deposition) and/or Bonding (Metal to Plastic)
- •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- •Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- •Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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