Manager, Engineering & Maintenance

Slate Auto

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with 4+ years in a supervisory capacity
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; 3-5 years in maintenance/manufacturing
  • Hands-on proficiency with complex mechanical systems including conveyors and hydraulic systems
  • Skilled in PLC systems, robotics, electrical troubleshooting, and reading technical drawings
  • Knowledgeable in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement practices

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and develop maintenance technicians to ensure safety and adherence to best maintenance practices
  • Plan and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotics systems
  • Coordinate contractors and capital projects, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards
  • Collaborate with production to minimize downtime and lead root-cause analysis
  • Manage spare parts inventory and recommend critical spares
  • Drive housekeeping and safety culture throughout the facility

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment that fosters communication and feedback
  • Leading a skilled team within a highly technical environment
  • Engagement in ongoing process improvements and operational excellence
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization's leadership framework
Full Job Description
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.

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