Contract Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer supports manufacturing operations by designing, analyzing, and continuously improving production processes. This role works closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across the facility. Using lean manufacturing principles, data analysis, and process optimization techniques, the Industrial Engineer increases operational efficiency, reduces waste, improves material flow, and establishes sustainable standardized work. This position plays a key role in achieving production goals, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize production processes to support manufacturing operations and meet performance targets.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to identify and eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct time studies to evaluate current processes, determine labor standards, and support the development of standardized work.
• Perform failure analysis and root cause analysis to resolve process issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop, update, and maintain clear and accurate work instructions to support consistent and reliable production activities.
• Use PFMEA and process mapping to assess process risks, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product development and new product introductions by designing and refining manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Analyze production data, including cycle counts and other metrics, to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence by promoting best practices in industrial and manufacturing engineering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a manufacturing or industrial engineer.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering.
• Experience conducting time studies to establish labor standards and optimize processes.
• Six Sigma and lean manufacturing background, with practical experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify and mitigate process risks.
• Proficiency in process mapping and root cause analysis to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with failure analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed work instructions to support standardized work.
• Experience supporting new product development and introduction into manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production data and cycle counts to drive process improvements.
• Solid understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement tools to enhance material flow and operational efficiency.
• Proven capability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance through structured engineering approaches.
• Ability to drive and support a culture of operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position is a contract role with an expected duration of approximately five months. The Industrial Engineer works in a manufacturing facility environment, partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support day-to-day production activities and improvement projects. The role focuses on data-driven process optimization, lean initiatives, and standardized work within active manufacturing operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job