What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Engineer - Mechanical / Civil position at Slate?
About Slate
Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space.
Who we are looking for : We are seeking a skilled and motivated Facility Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of our facilities. The Facility Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that our facilities meet safety, regulatory, and operational standards while implementing cost-effective solutions, especially in the context of launching new automotive vehicle projects as part of the manufacturing engineering organization.
Central Midwest location in a highly desirable mid-size community. Must be willing to relocate to Slate manufacturing plant location.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently.
What you get to do :
- Prioritize safety above all to protect our team members, partners, and customers.
- Plan, design, and oversee construction and maintenance of facilities, with a focus on supporting the launch of new automotive vehicle projects.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and implement facility projects in alignment with vehicle launch schedules.
- Manage facility and utility improvement projects, Pilot vehicle office and shop facility specific to the unique requirements of manufacturing, from conceptualization to completion.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance and repair needs in manufacturing processes and coordinate necessary actions.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for critical systems and equipment supporting automotive production.
- Manage facility and utility budgets, ensuring optimization of costs for maintenance and improvement projects related to manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to facilities, with a particular emphasis on manufacturing safety standards.
- Oversee security systems and protocols to safeguard the facility, with consideration for the security requirements of manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the manufacturing engineering organization to address facility-related needs and requirements for automotive vehicle launches.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, especially those contributing to manufacturing facility projects.
- Implement energy conservation initiatives and sustainable practices specific to automotive manufacturing facilities.
- Provide technical expertise and support for facility-related issues in the context of launching new automotive vehicles.
- Develop and maintain facility documentation, including blueprints, manuals, and records, with a focus on the unique requirements of automotive manufacturing.
What you bring to the team :
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.
