Manager, Engineering & Maintenance

Full-time

Slate

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
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee all aspects of Body Shop, including robot systems, conveyance, breakdown management, and Root Cause Analysis — from urgent repairs to capital projects. This role sets the standard for safety, efficiency, and reliability across equipment, machinery, and facility systems. The Maintenance Manager will lead a skilled maintenance team to support production uptime and equipment reliability. Partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and drive performance. Championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
What You Get To Do
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, setting expectations and ensuring adherence to safe work practices (LOTO, PPE, SOPs).
Plan, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot and repair systems to include: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and capital project work to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
Partner with Production to minimize downtime, lead root-cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
Manage spare parts inventory, reorder points, and cost controls; recommend critical spares.
Lead installations, rigging, alignments, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades.
Review blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support repair and project work.
Ensure accurate documentation of work orders, PMs, and downtime events; report on KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, backlog).
Oversee vendor quotes, scheduling, quality checks, and contractor safety compliance.
Drive housekeeping, 5S standards, and safety culture across the shop.
Advise leadership on long-term equipment reliability, capital investment, and facility upgrades.
What You Bring To The Team
10+ years of industrial maintenance, with 4+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) with 3–5 years in maintenance/manufacturing
Technical Skills
Hands-on proficiency with conveyors, bearings, seals, shafts, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipefitting.
Skilled in welding/fabrication, machining, rigging, cranes/hoists, and forklifts.
Proficiency in PLC systems, robotics, and electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Leadership Skills
Proven ability to coach, schedule, and manage multi-skilled trades teams. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Continuous Improvement
Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and CI practices with measurable impact on MTBF/MTTR.
Other Requirements
Able to work off-shift, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
Experienced in vendor management, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
Safety-focused, results-driven, and committed to operational excellence.
Preferred
Certifications in maintenance, safety, Six Sigma, or leadership development/training.
Fork truck, man lift certifications. Or ability to obtain.
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.
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
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.
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