Head of Body Operations and Engineering
Head of Body Operations and Engineering
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Job Description
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently.
ABOUT Slate
At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand 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 Were Looking For:
Slate is seeking aHead of Body Operations and Engineering to lead the full scope of BIW operations from early process design through launch and production. This hands-on leadership role will be responsible for planning executing and scaling our BIW line with a focus on safety quality and operational excellence.
What Youll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Develop and lead BIW manufacturing strategy to meet company production and quality goals.
- Translate product requirements into efficient scalable manufacturing systems.
- Set performance targets and align cross-functional teams around clear production objectives.
Process & Tooling Development
- Collaborate with Engineering to influence BIW design for manufacturability.
- Lead the definition design sourcing and implementation of BIW tooling and equipment.
- Oversee integration of new technologies and automation into production lines.
Launch Execution & Continuous Improvement
- Manage process development pilot builds and production ramp-up.
- Own delivery of manufacturing engineering (ME) milestones including safety tooling integration and readiness.
- Lead resolution of launch and production issues driving root cause analysis and permanent solutions.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in quality cost and throughput.
Team & Vendor Management
- Build lead and mentor a high-performing BIW manufacturing team.
- Provide oversight and direction to integrators vendors and contractors.
- Partner with suppliers to evaluate and implement advanced tooling technologies.
Safety & Compliance
- Establish and enforce strict safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Ensure all operations comply with regulatory and company safety standards.
Reporting & Communication
- Track key performance metrics (KPI) and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
- Maintain detailed records of production status tooling condition and process improvements.
What You Bring to the Team
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Industrial Engineering or related field; masters preferred.
- 1015 years of experience in automotive manufacturing leadership with deep expertise in Body-in-White processes.
- Proven success managing large-scale BIW operations launches and cross-functional teams.
- In-depth knowledge of tool design GD&T coordinated datum strategies and BIW welding techniques.
- Experience leading outside integrators and vendors in tooling development and installation.
- Proficiency in project management production planning and issue resolution.
- Strong analytical communication and leadership skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement safety and innovation.
Why Join Team Slate
Were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. Slates start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves 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 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.
- 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
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
