Job Description

Company Overview

Kindred is a rapidly growing, venture backed start-up focused on unlocking the conversion of gasoline vehicles to electric using our technology and scale.

We are marketing folks, technicians, software developers, mechanical engineers, designers, painters, and car lovers. We love a whiff of gasoline and we geek out about the torque provided by electric motors. Above all we believe the world is a better place with vintage cars out on the road.

We strive to create a meaningful workplace at Kindred, which means something different for each of our team members. For some, it’s getting these immortal vehicles on the road. For others it’s the portion of revenue we donate to our local community for every vehicle sold. For many at Kindred, it’s the inclusive work environment we’ve created.

Our cars create joyful experiences for our customers and immense pride for our team. If you can match our passion, values, and work ethic, we want you!

Position Summary

Our Process Engineering Technicians support the development, documentation and implementation of new and existing production processes to sustain a safe and efficient work environment. Serving as the bridge between Development and Production, the Process Engineering team is responsible for developing, sustaining, and continuously improving safe, repeatable processes designed to ensure perfect vehicle quality and maximize production throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create Blueprint documentation and training materials such as Standard Work Instructions, Quality Key Points and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Build, update, and modify jigs, fixtures, and workstations based on documentation such as work instructions and CAD drawings.
• Collaborate with members of the Engineering, Vehicle Development, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure processes are effective and satisfy common goals.
• Provide technical support to engineers and members of the Production team.
• Work hand-in-hand with Process Engineers to ensure that the implementation and adoption of standardized processes is effective and flows with the production plan.
• Provide continuous improvements through process alerts to ensure all active processes are up to date.
• Implement improvement projects targeting waste reduction with a focus on lean manufacturing principles.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Strong technical writing abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD models and technical drawings.
• Experience working as part of cross-functional teams solving complex problems.
• Demonstrated history of outstanding attention to detail, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete work in a safe, timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Possessing a professional attitude, and ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues across the organization.
• Adaptability and resilience, ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing or restoration work (hands on).
• Ability to adapt and utilize a diverse array of software platforms.

Desired Skills

• 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment – technical education and certificates highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in welding, metal fabrication and working with hand tools.
• Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Process Improvement Experience/Certifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA compliance requirements for manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ergonomics, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) programs.
• EV experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The work environment may include exposure to noise, fumes, and heat. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times in accordance with safety regulations.

Walking, sitting, standing, bending, and stooping. Lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 75 pounds. Clean and well-organized unconditioned shop environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times requires ear plugs, use of eye protection, and/or occasional use of a respirator.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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