What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager, Coating & Bonding position at Slate Auto?
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 Technical Program Manager - Coating and Bonding will be leading strategic and operational initiatives across the Coating and Bonding process, with a focus on budget forecasting, ERP, digital tools, training programs, and long-term planning. This role ensures the effective and timely launch of the general assembly line and integration with other OEM manufacturing processes, performance improvement, and innovation in the automotive sector. This role is based out of our Manufacturing Facility in Warsaw, Indiana and will have cross-functional communication with our teams in Troy, MI.
What You Get To Do
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.
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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.
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 Technical Program Manager - Coating and Bonding will be leading strategic and operational initiatives across the Coating and Bonding process, with a focus on budget forecasting, ERP, digital tools, training programs, and long-term planning. This role ensures the effective and timely launch of the general assembly line and integration with other OEM manufacturing processes, performance improvement, and innovation in the automotive sector. This role is based out of our Manufacturing Facility in Warsaw, Indiana and will have cross-functional communication with our teams in Troy, MI.
What You Get To Do
- Project Management: Lead coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within defined scope, quality, time, and cost requirements.
- Develop and run program schedules, identifying risks, and clearly communicating goals to project partners.
- Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations by developing a communication process to keep others up-to-date on project results.
- Communicate regularly with senior management regarding the status of specific projects.
- Technical Oversight: Coordinate with engineering managers and engineers to estimate work efforts, define milestones, and manage resources.
- Resolve technical and operational problems within the given project scope.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor and report on program status regularly to ensure project deliverables are on time and within budget.
- Identify and escalate potential issues or risks that could affect the successful delivery of the project.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
- Ensure adherence to established standards and methodologies.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience: 7 years of experience in program or project management roles, with a strong background in automotive manufacturing particularly with coating and bonding processes.
- Metal and plastic bonding experience
- E-Coating experience
- Certifications: PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications are helpful.
- Strong leadership and collaborator management skills
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Expertise in data visualization, KPI/KAI tracking, and executive reporting
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to oversee technical teams.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve conflicts and technical issues effectively.
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.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.