Associate Mechanical Process Engineer, General Assembly

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 Associate Mechanical Process Engineer supports the design improvement and optimization of manufacturing processes within the general assembly line. This role plays a key part in enhancing efficiency product quality and operational safety across vehicle assembly operations.

*Must be willing to relocate to Warsaw IN. Relocation assistance provided.*

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of systems and strategies that improve efficiency and reduce production costs in general assembly.

• Assist in designing testing and upgrading mechanical systems and processes to enhance throughput and product quality.

• Perform process simulations time studies and risk assessments to identify improvement opportunities.

• Support the establishment and maintenance of quality standards for assembly operations.

• Monitor and analyze process performance to ensure alignment with engineering specifications and quality requirements.

• Apply best practices and innovative engineering solutions to improve reliability and manufacturability.

• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and collaborate with senior engineers on process improvements.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues within the assembly line.

• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing quality maintenance and product engineering teams to integrate new processes and equipment.

• Ensure all processes comply with safety environmental and regulatory standards.

• Assist in developing and updating safety procedures for equipment and material handling.

• Create and maintain documentation for processes work instructions and engineering changes.

• Prepare reports and present findings recommendations and improvement results to engineering leadership.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

• 3 years of experience in process engineering manufacturing engineering or a similar role within a production environment.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with process simulation tools CAD software or data analysis platforms.

• Solid communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams.

• A continuous improvement mindset and interest in Lean manufacturing principles.

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.

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.

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