Manufacturing Product Integration Manager
About this role
Slate Auto is hiring a Manufacturing Product Integration Manager, full-time, on-site in Warsaw, Indiana, in the EV sector.
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.
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Safety First
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Delight Customers
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One Team
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Relentless Improvement
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Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
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Respectful Collaboration
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Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
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About Slate Auto
Slate Auto
Affordable electric pickup truck startup. Manufacturing in the Midwest.
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