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Slate Auto · 3 hours ago

Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Warsaw, Indiana

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Slate Auto is a company focused on building safe and reliable vehicles as part of its commitment to reindustrialization. They are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement to lead initiatives in Lean Manufacturing, improve efficiency, and guide teams in process excellence within their manufacturing operations.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead workstation layouts, process standards, and material flow strategies across assembly and production areas

Establish takt time, line balance, and ergonomic best practices to ensure efficiency and safety

Conduct time studies and work measurements to validate cycle times and improve efficiency

Assist in PFMEA, control plans, and standardized work documentation to ensure robust launch readiness

Lead Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and improve throughput

Facilitate hands-on training sessions, including onboarding sessions, coordinate training schedules with supervisors and department leads

Champion Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, JIT, Poka-Yoke, VSM, etc.) across operations

Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce variability

Support cross functional operational departments for problem solving initiatives and track to closure

Collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and part readiness before plant assembly

Lead structured Root Cause Analysis and apply Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to stabilize processes and improve quality

Implement and manage AI and digital simulations tools for process modeling, capacity planning and risk assessment

Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI tracking (OEE, throughput, scrap, productivity) to support data-driven decision-making

Translate performance metrics into actionable improvement plans

Conduct classroom and on-the-floor training sessions using materials developed by the Learning and Development Lead

Assist in the setup and operation of training equipment, simulations, and digital learning tools

Compile and distribute daily, weekly and monthly performance reports for leadership and cross-functional teams

Document and communicate outcomes of Kaizen events, root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects

Maintain accurate records of equipment capacity studies, line balancing and workload distribution

Prepare reports summarizing cost analysis, efficiency studies and savings opportunities

Track, analyze and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including cycle time, takt time, throughput, OEE and labor utilization

Gather feedback from trainees and supervisors to identify opportunities for improving training delivery

Collaborating with the Learning and Development Lead to refine content and scheduling based on operational needs

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma Green BeltProcess OptimizationKPI ManagementTime StudiesAI IntegrationMinitabMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills