Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Change Management

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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Manufacturing Change Management leads the plant-wide technical program for assessing planning executing and verifying all product and process changes in an automotive manufacturing environment. This leader drives cross-functional alignment ensures rigorous technical validation minimizes production risk and manages system-level integration impacts associated with engineering changes (ECR/ECN) cost reductions quality improvements and new program updates.

The TPM owns timelines risk management trial readiness cross-functional program reviews and communication ensuring all changes launch flawlessly without disrupting safety quality delivery cost or customer commitments.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Program Leadership & Governance

• Own the end-to-endTechnical Change Program for the plant including roadmap creationand readiness tracking.

• Lead cross-functional Change Control Board (CCB/CRB) and ensure programs follow structured gates and technical criteria.

• Manage the change portfolio prioritize changes escalate risks and ensure alignment with programobjectivesand launch schedules.

Technical Integration & Impact Assessment

• Evaluate proposed changes for system-level impacts across:

  • Product engineering and design interfaces

  • Manufacturing processes tooling equipment and automation

  • Materialslogistics supplier readiness

  • Service warranty and spare parts

  • Backwards/forwards compatibility requirements

  • Safety regulatory and compliance considerations

• Ensure FMEA updates Control Plan revisions and verification/validation steps are defined and executed.

Trial Planning & Execution

• Define trial scope success criteria data needs and resource requirements.

• Ensure readiness for trials: parts availability fixtures equipment capability quality monitoring data capture.

• Lead on-floor execution issue tracking problem solving and go/no-go decisions.

• Drive post-trial analysis containment plans and corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

• Serve as the primary integration point between Design Engineering Launch Manufacturing Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and Suppliers.

• Providetransparentchangestatus reporting dashboards and communication to plant leadership and corporate engineering.

Documentation & Standards

• Ensure all changes meet documentation requirements including Work Instructions Standardized Work PFMEA Process Flow and Control Plans.

• Drive disciplined revision control digital traceability and release-to-production processes.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Maintain program risk registersfor change activitywithmitigation strategies and timing.

• Lead cross-functional problem-solving using structured methodologies (8D A3 DMAIC).

• Ensure robust contingency planning to protect safety quality and throughput during implementation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors degree inEngineering Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related STEM field.

• 10 yearsofexperience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.

• Proven experience in technical program management launch management or engineering change control.

• Strong understanding of systems engineering manufacturing processes and productprocess integration.

• Fluency with ECN/ECR systems and manufacturing documentation control.

• Excellent program management communication and stakeholder leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive assembly (body general assembly seats).

• Expertisewith PLM systemsincludingTeamcenter ENOVIAorWindchill(preferred).

• Lean Six Sigma PMP or Agile certifications.

• Prior experience managing commissioning and capability validation of equipment or tooling changes.

• Strong analytical skillset (Power BI Minitab SQL or advanced Excel).

Core Competencies

• System-level thinking

• Technical leadership and decision-making

• Cross-functional influence

• Structured problem solving

• Risk-based prioritization

• Attention to detail

• Excellent communication and escalation discipline

Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

• FullyestablishedTechnical Change Program with clear gates and KPIs.

• Reduction in change-related quality issues downtime and unplanned disruptions.

• Trial readinessprocessconsistently executed across all changes.

• Increased alignment between Design Engineering and Manufacturing onchangefeasibility.

• On-time high-quality execution of engineering changes and model updates.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were 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.

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