Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Drive CI & NPI

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing to join our team. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and support new product launches while meeting safety, quality, and cost targets.

This role emphasizes Lean tools and cross-functional collaboration to build a world-class manufacturing culture. You will apply Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Kanban), conduct time studies, line balancing, and PFMEA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years with Master's degree, 3 years with PhD or equivalent experience preferably 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.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.

Responsibilities

• SPS Development & Optimization. Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality. Apply Lean Manufacturing tools to streamline operations. Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Documentation & Reporting Monitor and report KPI performance, developing dashboards and action plans for improvement.
• Process Improvement Leadership Provide training and mentoring to operators and team members on Lean practices and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Visio

Minitab

Job description

Slate is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing to join our team. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and support new product launches while meeting safety, quality, and cost targets.

This role emphasizes Lean tools and cross-functional collaboration to build a world-class manufacturing culture. You will apply Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Kanban), conduct time studies, line balancing, and PFMEA.