Specification Generation Engineer

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.

Specification Generation Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the development, writing, and maintaining comprehensive technical specifications for automotive retail, service, and manufacturing facilities — including buildings, site improvements, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and specialized manufacturing equipment. Ensures specifications align with brand standards, regulatory requirements, operational needs, and budget parameters. The position reports to the Head of Facilities in Warsaw, IN.

• Author detailed building specifications for new construction, renovation, and remodel projects, including architectural, structural, civil, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and finish specifications
• Develop equipment specifications for automotive-specific systems such as vehicle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, alignment systems, wash systems, compressed air systems, exhaust extraction systems, lube/oil dispensing systems, and EV charging infrastructure
• Write site specifications covering paving, drainage, fuel storage/dispensing systems, signage foundations, and lighting

• Ensure all specifications comply with applicable codes (IBC, ANSI, IFC, NFPA, OSHA, ADA, EPA, local/state jurisdictional requirements)
• Incorporate brand design standards and prototype guidelines into specifications
• Maintain current knowledge of automotive equipment standards (e.g., ALI/ETL for lifts, UL listings, ANSI standards)
• Coordinate with environmental and safety teams on hazardous material handling requirements (waste oil, refrigerants, solvents)

• Partner with architects, engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors to develop and refine specifications
• Work with operations and service teams to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical documents
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering sessions, and constructability reviews
• Respond to RFIs and addenda related to specifications during the bidding and construction phases

• Maintain a master specifications library; update regularly based on lessons learned, new products, and code changes
• Track approved product and equipment lists; manage substitution request processes
• Coordinate with procurement on equipment standardization and preferred vendor programs

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3-7+ years of experience in maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, asset management, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience developing maintenance procedures, job plans, or technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering documentation tools.
• Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability analysis, and asset management principles.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, utilities systems, and manufacturing processes.

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, TPM, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training;…