Plant Vehicle Engineer - Powertrain Warsaw, IN

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

Slate is currently seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and experienced Plant Vehicle Engineer- Powertrain to join our growing team at Slate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative organization at the forefront of sustainable mobility. This position will serve as a liaison between the Powertrain and Propulsion Engineering organizations and the Warsaw Assembly Plant and will work closely with key stakeholders across Plant Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, End of Line, and other operational teams on issue resolution and overall KPI improvements.

Production Process Support & Improvement

• Support issue resolution for Powertrain, Chassis, and HV Battery related issues originating from the plant, field, and suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering to develop and launch products into mass production with minimal impact to plant metrics.
• Drive part, assembly, and system optimization efforts through the appropriate Engineering channels.
• Conduct process simulations and risk assessments to identify potential improvements.
• Support the optimization of plant layouts, processes, tooling, material flow, waste management, etc.
• Perform data analytics to improve design and performance of the manufacturing system
• Participate in model development launch activities including design reviews, virtual builds, part and assembly trials, validation builds, and provide feedback / approvals.
• Support the development and introduction of processes and equipment associated with early prototype builds, key processes, and equipment improvement opportunities throughout prototype builds
• Support Launch / Model Year Change activities for your respective area(s).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Quality

Documentation and Reporting

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Education

Experience

Skills

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

We're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate's start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

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 accommodations 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.

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