Industrial Engineer - General Assembly

About Slate

Slate is dedicated to producing safe, reliable vehicles made in the USA, fostering a DIY and customizable approach. Our mission is to empower customers to personalize and love their vehicles.

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:

The applicant 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:

• 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience (automotive/manufacturing with direct Industrial Engineering responsibilities).
• Proven track record in General Assembly department, process optimization, and plant launch activities.
• Start-up experience desirable but not required.
• 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 compensation for 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?

• 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_acquisition@slate.auto.