Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform workflow and throughput analysis using time-and-motion studies to identify bottlenecks in vehicle prep, dispatch, and deployment
• Design and apply structured root cause analysis (RCA) frameworks to address recurring operational failures
• Develop measurement frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs to instrument and track operational performance
• Create scalable process templates, including SOP structures, runbooks, and training assessment models
• Identify cross-vertical patterns across Test, Build, Fleet Reliability, and On-Road Deployment to design unified solutions
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean or Six Sigma rigor to operational workflows

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
• Proven track record of conducting time-and-motion studies and bottleneck analyses that drive measurable change
• Strong data fluency with experience using spreadsheets and SQL to interpret operational data
• Experience designing measurement frameworks and KPIs for operational teams
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in automotive, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or complex hardware/software operations
• 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

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 needed to bring intelligence to moving machines across the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, we help the world's leading automakers and organizations accelerate the adoption of safe and intelligent machines.