Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing

Slate Auto • Warsaw, IN

15d

About The Position

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. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean Manufacturing principles, experience in an automotive and/or manufacturing industry, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing will play a critical role in optimizing processes, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and supporting new product launches, while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are consistently met. Above all, we want someone who is passionate about driving process, excellence, building capability in others, and shaping the culture of a new manufacturing organization. This role is a unique opportunity to help build and refine world-class manufacturing.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is preferred.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.
• Start-up experience is desirable, but not required.
• Proficiency with VISIO and Minitab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Slate Production System (SPS) Development & Optimization.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level