Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform workflow and throughput analysis, including time-and-motion studies and bottleneck identification across vehicle prep, dispatch, and deployment loops.
• Design and apply structured root cause analysis (RCA) frameworks to identify recurring failures and cross-program patterns.
• Develop measurement frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs to instrument operational performance and validate process changes.
• Create scalable process templates, including SOP structures, runbooks, and checklist templates.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean or Six Sigma rigor to operational challenges.
• Identify and implement solutions that address common problems across Test, Build, Fleet Reliability, and On-Road Deployment verticals.

Requirements

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable operational analyst role.
• Demonstrated application of Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies in a production or operational environment.
• Proven track record of conducting time-and-motion studies, bottleneck analyses, and root cause investigations.
• Strong data fluency with the ability to pull, structure, and interpret operational data using spreadsheets.
• Experience designing measurement frameworks and KPIs for operational teams.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, structured findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in automotive, robotics, autonomous vehicles, manufacturing, or aerospace.
• Experience scaling operations from pilot stages through commercial deployment.
• Familiarity with fleet operations, vehicle servicing, or test and deployment cycles.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• MS in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or Mechanical Engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity (options or RSUs).
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off.

About the Company

Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier powering the future of physical AI. We provide the digital infrastructure and toolchains necessary to bring intelligence to moving machines across the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, and agriculture industries. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, we help the world's leading automakers and organizations accelerate the adoption of safe, intelligent autonomy.