Senior Equipment Engineer

Slate Auto

. Lead the design, specification, procurement, and validation of production equipment, fixtures, and tooling within General Assembly .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWarsaw • United StatesSenior💰 $123,339 - $185,009 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equipment design, validation, and continuous improvement within manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on tooling strategies and performance analysis. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and safety in high-volume production environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Process Engineering ExperienceEquipment ValidationTooling Strategy DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationContinuous Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringAssembly ToolingFixture DesignEquipment IntegrationGD&TTolerance Stack-UpsProblem-Solving MethodologiesCycle Time AnalysisKPI Monitoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationMentoringTraining

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCATIASolidWorksMicrosoft OfficeEngineering Documentation Tools

Industry Keywords

General AssemblyNew Product IntroductionHigh-Volume ManufacturingSafety ProtocolsErgonomic Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, specification, procurement, and validation of production equipment, fixtures, and tooling within General Assembly
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 including cycle time, uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience in startup, greenfield, or rapid-scale environments is a plus
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
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
Visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures