Industrial Engineer - General Assembly

Slate Auto; Warsaw (KY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer with a strong background in General Assembly. The role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and supporting new product launches while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

You will lead or support continuous improvement projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, design process flows, PFMEA and control plans, and mentor operators in Lean practices to help build world-class manufacturing.

Qualifications

• :// B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing with IE responsibilities.
• Proven track record in General Assembly, process optimization and plant launch activities.
• Startup experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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 from plant, field, and suppliers.
• Support 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 align on manufacturing strategies.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and launch readiness activities (process flow design, workstation setup, PFMEA, control plans).
• Monitor and report KPI performance, develop dashboards and action plans for improvement.
• Provide training and mentoring to operators and team members on Lean practices and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

KPI dashboards

Microsoft Office

Visio

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

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.

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 compensationfor 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)

108,877.26 - 163,315.90 USD Annual

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.

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