Senior Equipment & Tooling Engineer, General Assembly - SUV
About The Position
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. We are seeking an experienced Senior Equipment and Tooling Engineer with deep automotive manufacturing expertise to help build and refine world‑class production systems. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of assembly tooling, production equipment, fixture design, and equipment integration within General Assembly or related automotive environments. You will play a critical role in developing, validating, and improving the equipment and tooling that drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance. Beyond technical capability, we’re looking for someone who elevates others, communicates with clarity, and helps shape the culture of a fast‑moving, mission‑driven manufacturing organization. This is a rare opportunity to build equipment and tooling capability from the ground up. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ 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.
- Strong understanding of assembly tooling, fixture design, ergonomics, and equipment integration.
- Proficiency with CAD or layout tools (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and mechanical design fundamentals.
- Experience with equipment validation, capability studies, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in startup, greenfield, or rapid‑scale environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, specification, procurement, and validation of production equipment, fixtures, and tooling within the Slate Production System (SPS).
- Develop equipment requirements, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria for new and existing manufacturing processes.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by creating tooling strategies, workstation layouts, PFMEAs, control plans, and launch readiness documentation.
- Conduct supplier design reviews, equipment run‑offs, and commissioning activities to ensure readiness for production.
- Analyze equipment performance data to identify bottlenecks, improve cycle times, and enhance reliability and maintainability.
- Drive structured root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment‑related issues originating from the plant, field, or suppliers.
- Support layout development, ergonomic assessments, and material‑flow improvements to ensure efficient and repeatable operations.
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, error proofing, uptime, and cost reduction.
- Develop and maintain equipment documentation, including drawings, specifications, maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides.
- Monitor key equipment KPIs (cycle time, uptime, MTTR, MTBF, OEE) and build dashboards and action plans to drive improvement.
- Train and mentor technicians, operators, and engineers on tooling usage, equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
