Slate Auto · 3 hours ago
Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing
Warsaw, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSlate Auto is focused on building safe and reliable vehicles as part of their commitment to reindustrialization. They are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency while ensuring safety and quality targets are met.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality
Apply Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Kanban, etc.) to streamline operations
Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis to optimize labor and equipment utilization
Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, productivity, and quality enhancements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment on manufacturing strategies
Support new product introduction (NPI) and launch readiness activities, including process flow design, workstation setup, PFMEA, and control plans
Monitor and report KPI performance, developing dashboards and action plans for improvement
Provide training and mentoring to operators and team members on Lean practices and continuous improvement culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is required
3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in an automotive and/or manufacturing environment
Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing implementation, process optimization, and plant launch activities
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies
Certification in Lean Manufacturing is required
Proven track record of delivering sustainable cost savings and process improvements
Ability to align maps with KPI dashboards for tracking
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced automotive development environment
Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively influence teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%)
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred
Proficiency with VISIO and Minitab is preferred
Start-up experience is desirable, but not required
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
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