Job Title: Industrial Engineer
Job Description
The Industrial Engineer supports the Industrial Engineering Department by planning, designing, implementing, and managing integrated production and service delivery systems within a manufacturing site. This role focuses on analyzing operations, optimizing workflows, and developing methods that maximize utilization of production equipment and personnel while ensuring performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control.
Responsibilities
Monitor and continuously improve daily quality and efficiency performance for assigned production areas.
Design and procure production tooling, processing equipment, and workstations to support efficient manufacturing operations.
Coordinate production layout changes and workstation move activities to optimize material flow and ergonomics.
Prepare time estimates for proposed projects and evaluate time factors to support accurate planning and scheduling.
Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow, and recommend methods for maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
Minimize changeover time by ensuring programs and processes use common set-ups wherever possible.
Verify that machine maintenance activities are performed on schedule and escalate issues as needed.
Reduce machine-generated scrap by monitoring machine management data, identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions.
Reduce manual assembly scrap by analyzing quality data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules to improve utilization of workers and equipment.
Use industrial engineering techniques, including time studies and workflow analysis, to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and follow all directions related to safety from leadership.
Essential Skills
Industrial engineering experience with a focus on optimizing production processes and workflows.
Hands-on experience in continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in conducting time studies and using their results to improve efficiency and productivity.
Experience working in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to design and specify production tooling, processing equipment, and workstations.
Capability to interpret and analyze production costs, process flow charts, production schedules, and machine management data.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety regulations.
Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Industrial engineering with exposure to integrated production and service delivery systems.
Experience coordinating production layouts and workstation moves to improve flow and productivity.
Familiarity with methods to reduce machine-generated and manual assembly scrap through data-driven problem solving.
Strong work ethic and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
Work Environment
The role operates in a high-paced manufacturing environment where the Industrial Engineer works closely with production teams, equipment, and workstations on the shop floor. The position involves frequent interaction with production tooling, processing equipment, and machinery, as well as time spent analyzing data, process flow charts, and production schedules in an office or engineering workspace. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to health and safety regulations, and continuous improvement of quality, efficiency, and equipment utilization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Florence,KY.
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