Industrial 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:

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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

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.

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

SALARY RANGE:

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

85430.91 - 128146.37 USD Annual

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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