Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Job Description

The Industrial Engineer designs, develops, tests, and evaluates integrated systems that manage industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. This role focuses on increasing productivity by optimizing the management of people, business processes, and technology, while ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and operational efficiency across manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to define standards and establish quality and reliability objectives for finished products.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient use of staff and facilities.
• Recommend methods to improve utilization of personnel, materials, and utilities to enhance overall productivity.
• Plan and establish sequences of operations for fabricating and assembling parts or products to ensure efficient workflows.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine optimal manufacturing processes, staffing requirements, and production standards.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production issues, maximize product reliability, and minimize costs.
• Estimate production costs and evaluate the impact of product design changes to support management decision-making and control.
• Draft and design layouts of equipment, materials, and workspaces using drafting tools and computer software to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Design, procure, build, install, and debug equipment related to material movement and storage within manufacturing facilities.
• Manage Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including overseeing program timelines, addressing open issues, and providing financial forecasts.
• Lead projects by coordinating resources, delivering leadership updates, reporting status, and tracking timelines to ensure successful implementation.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, such as Red X or 7 Diamond, to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and use Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), simulation techniques, and control plans to optimize processes and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with controls engineering teams and apply understanding of control system principles in manufacturing environments to improve system performance.

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.