[Hiring] Project Lead @Harvest Power Inc

Role Description

The Project Lead is a temporary part-time, non-exempt hourly employee position responsible for supporting manufacturing process analysis and labor-standard validation for the Oceanside manufacturing operation. The role will review production data and camera footage, conduct structured cycle-time studies, analyze process performance and support the development and documentation of updated standard labor calculations used in operational, financial, and commercial decision-making.

This is a remote, part-time, non-exempt hourly employee position. The work will be completed primarily through review of internal production footage, data analysis, documentation, and scheduled collaboration with the Operational Excellence team.

The employee must accurately record all hours worked in accordance with company timekeeping procedures. All time worked, including authorized work performed outside scheduled hours, must be recorded and will be compensated in accordance with applicable law. Overtime must be authorized in advance; however, all hours actually worked must be reported and will be paid as required by law. Meal and rest periods will be provided in accordance with applicable California requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent directly relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, operational excellence or a closely related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated experience with process mapping, cycle-time studies, labor standards, manufacturing data analysis or standard-work development.

Requirements

• Review internal production camera footage and collect repeatable cycle-time observations for defined manufacturing processes.
• Conduct structured time studies and labor-standard validation across assigned manufacturing processes and product families.
• Collect sufficient observations across representative product sizes and operating conditions to establish reliable process cycle-time data.
• Apply consistent process definitions, start/stop points, exclusions and data-recording methods across observations.
• Analyze cycle-time data for variation, outliers, process differences and representative operating conditions.
• Maintain organized source data, calculation files, assumptions and traceability between observations and proposed labor standards.
• Partner with Operational Excellence leadership through regular progress and data-review meetings to resolve questions, review findings and incorporate validated data into standard labor calculations.
• Support periodic project reviews and communicate progress, findings, risks and data-quality concerns.
• Prepare organized project documentation and analysis supporting cross-functional review and implementation of updated labor standards.
• Manage assigned project responsibilities independently within established company deadlines and communicate regularly with the Operational Excellence team regarding progress and work status.

Benefits

• This position is offered as a temporary part-time assignment; the anticipated duration is approximately two (2) months.
• The assignment may be ended earlier or extended at the discretion of the employer.
• Employment during this period is at-will, and either the employee or the employer may terminate the assignment at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity sufficient to review production video footage, spreadsheets and technical documentation for extended periods.
• Hearing and speaking ability sufficient for remote meetings and exchange of project information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers sufficient for computer-based data entry and analysis.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily remote and computer-based.
• Work requires access to a reliable internet connection and an appropriate environment for handling confidential company information.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment and company-approved collaboration/data systems.
• The company will provide or reimburse required business-related equipment, services, and expenses in accordance with applicable laws.
• Regular remote progress and data-review meetings with project stakeholders are expected.
• No routine travel is anticipated. Any onsite activity, if requested, would be coordinated in advance and is not expected to be a primary component of employment.