Industrial Engineer - General Assembly
Slate Auto · Warsaw, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Slate Auto (automotive) in Warsaw, IN. Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, Plant layout, Tooling
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About the role
Education & Experience
- ✓B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience (automotive/ manufacturing w/ direct Industrial Engineering responsibilities.
- ✓Proven track record in General Assembly department, process optimization and plant launch activities.
- ✓Start-up experience desirable not required.
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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
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in General Assembly to join our team. The ideal candidate will have automotive and/or manufacturing industry experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing processes, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and supporting new product launches, while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are consistently met. Above all, we want someone who is passionate about driving process, excellence, building capability in others, and shaping the culture of a new manufacturing organization. This role is a unique opportunity to help build and refine world-class manufacturing.
| 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.
| what you get to do
- •Slate Production System (SPS) Development & Optimization
- •Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
- •Support issue resolution for General Assembly related issues originating from the plant, field, and suppliers.
- •Support the optimization of plant layouts, processes, tooling, material flow, waste management, etc.
- •Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, productivity, and quality enhancements.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment on manufacturing strategies.
- •Support new product introduction (NPI) and launch readiness activities, including process flow design, workstation setup, PFMEA, and control plans.
- •Monitor and report KPI performance, developing dashboards and action plans for improvement.
- •Provide training and mentoring to operators and team members on Lean practices and continuous improvement culture.
Skills
- •Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies
- •Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
- •Ability to align maps with KPI dashboards for tracking
- •Proven track record of delivering sustainable cost savings and process improvements.
- •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including VISIO
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.