Manufacturing Launch & Integration Manager

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate, based in Warsaw, Indiana, seeks a Manufacturing Product Integration Manager to lead cross-functional teams for vehicle launch execution and manufacturing readiness. The role focuses on coordinating General Assembly launches with upstream and downstream operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective production ramps.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, 7+ years in automotive program management or manufacturing launches, and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of automotive program management, manufacturing, or launch experience.
• Strong General Assembly and vehicle launch experience.
• PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or APQP certifications preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of cross-functional teams to deliver launch milestones within scope, timing, cost, and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain integrated launch schedules and manage critical risks.
• Coordinate prototype, pilot, pre-production, and production build events.
• Drive launch readiness reviews and Start of Production readiness.
• Lead issue resolution across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor launch KPIs and provide executive reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and launch stabilization activities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

PMP certification

Six Sigma

Lean

APQP certification

Job description

Slate, based in Warsaw, Indiana, seeks a Manufacturing Product Integration Manager to lead cross-functional teams for vehicle launch execution and manufacturing readiness. The role focuses on coordinating General Assembly launches with upstream and downstream operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective production ramps.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, 7+ years in automotive program management or manufacturing launches, and strong leadership and