Manufacturing Product Integration Manager

Re:Car, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate in the USA is seeking a Manufacturing Product Integration Manager to lead cross-functional launch initiatives for the General Assembly line, aligning upstream and downstream manufacturing operations. Based in Warsaw, Indiana with collaboration to teams in Troy, Michigan, you will drive schedules, risks, and readiness activities.

You will build a strong manufacturing launch culture, mentor teams, monitor KPIs, and report to executives while ensuring on-time, within-budget launches 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

Project management

Vehicle launch experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

PMP

Six Sigma

APQP

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

The Manufacturing Product Integration Manager will lead strategic and operational initiatives across the General Assembly process, with a focus on vehicle launch execution, cross-functional leadership, manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement. This role serves as the primary cross-functional leader responsible for ensuring the successful launch of the General Assembly line and its integration with all upstream and downstream manufacturing operations. This role is based in Warsaw, Indiana and partners closely with teams in Troy, MI.

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

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• 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.

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.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… 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. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.