Senior Process Engineer - General Assembly (Automotive)

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

Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes within the Slate Production System (SPS). You will lead process development for new and existing products, coordinate with engineering, quality, production, and supply chain, and drive improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

Applicants should have 6+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, a BS/MS in engineering, and hands-on experience with PFMEA, control plans,

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of process engineering experience in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Proven success supporting General Assembly processes, including equipment launch, commissioning, and production ramp‑up.
• Experience in startup, greenfield, or rapid‑scale environments is a plus.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, tooling, ergonomics, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Proficiency with PFMEA, control plans, process capability analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with CAD or layout tools (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, and cost.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes within the Slate Production System (SPS).
• Lead process development for new and existing products, including workstation design, tooling integration, and ergonomic assessments.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, standard work, and launch readiness documentation.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve cycle times, and enhance process capability and repeatability.
• Drive structured root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process‑related issues originating from the plant, field, or suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure process strategies align with product requirements and build plans.
• Support layout development, equipment selection, and material flow improvements to increase throughput and reliability.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, error proofing, uptime, and cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process maps, and training materials.
• Monitor key process KPIs (cycle time, scrap, downtime, OEE) and build dashboards and action plans to drive improvement.
• Train and mentor technicians, operators, and engineers on process standards, problem‑solving, and best practices.

Skills

Assembly processes

Ergonomics

Manufacturing quality systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Slate is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to design, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes within the Slate Production System (SPS). You will lead process development for new and existing products, coordinate with engineering, quality, production, and supply chain, and drive improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

Applicants should have 6+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, a BS/MS in engineering, and hands-on experience with PFMEA, control plans,