Lean Industrial Engineer - Automotive Startup & Improvement

Slate Auto

Warsaw (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing to join our team in the United States. The role centers on applying lean tools to optimize processes, reduce waste, and support new product launches while upholding safety, quality, and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree and Lean/Six Sigma credentials. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply

Qualifications

8+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree
6 years with Master's degree
3 years with PhD or equivalent experience in automotive/manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency
Apply Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Kanban) to streamline operations
Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction and productivity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies
Support new product introduction and launch readiness activities
Monitor KPI performance and develop dashboards for improvement
Provide training and mentoring on Lean practices and continuous improvement culture