Technical Program Manager II – Launch

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate in Warsaw, Indiana seeks a Technical Program Manager II – Launch to drive launch readiness and quality across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. You will own launch dashboards, track metrics, and report to executives while guiding cross-functional teams through the ramp-up process.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in automotive launch, strong leadership, and experience with APQP/PPAP/FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing, launch, quality, or program management experience.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead launch issue management, deviation reduction, and readiness reviews.
• Drive accountability across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Own launch dashboards, quality metrics, and executive reporting.
• Lead escalation and recovery planning for critical launch risks.
• Coordinate containment and corrective action strategies.
• Facilitate senior leadership reviews and decision-making forums.
• Coach and mentor Program Management Analysts.

Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt

Cross-functional Execution

Launch Management

Data-Driven Reporting

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Ops

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Technical Program Manager II – Launch### Technical Program Manager II – LaunchApply: Warsaw, Indiana: Full time: Posted Today: JR101627**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 Program Management Lead - Launch drives launch readiness, quality performance, issue resolution, and cross-functional execution to ensure successful production ramp-up and achievement of saleable vehicle quality. **| 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 launch issue management, deviation reduction, and readiness reviews.* Drive accountability across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.* Own launch dashboards, quality metrics, and executive reporting.* Lead escalation and recovery planning for critical launch risks.* Coordinate containment and corrective action strategies.* Facilitate senior leadership reviews and decision-making forums.* Coach and mentor Program Management Analysts. **| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:** * Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.* 3-5 years of automotive manufacturing, launch, quality, or program management experience.* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.* Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.* Demonstrated ability to drive results in complex launch environments.**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 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.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**slate-talent\\[e-mail].**