Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer – Direct HireNow hiring for an Industrial Engineer – Direct Hire Location: Russellville, AR Salary: $60,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday – Friday | 5 AM – 3 PMAt Staffmark, you're not just filling an Industrial Engineer position — you're becoming a valued part of a team that wants you to succeed.Looking for Industrial Engineer jobs in Russellville where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.Additional manufacturing, APICS, or continuous improvement certifications are a plus.Experience Requirements3+ years of Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.Experience conducting time studies, labor analysis, workflow design, capacity planning, and root cause analysis.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP/MRP systems, Power BI, and manufacturing performance metrics.Preferred experience in heavy manufacturing, machining, forging, steel, foundry, or industrial production operations.Physical CapabilitiesAbility to walk and stand throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.Ability to climb stairs, access production areas, and occasionally climb ladders.Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when necessary.Must be able to work safely in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, machinery, and required PPE.Job DutiesLead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety and quality.Analyze production workflows, material flow, labor utilization, cycle times, downtime, scrap rates, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Conduct Kaizen events, time studies, and process optimization projects to improve throughput and operational efficiency.Develop standardized work instructions, manufacturing best practices, plant layouts, and workstation designs.Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Safety, and HR teams to drive performance improvements.Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, and FMEA.Support capital projects, new product launches, capacity planning, and manufacturing transitions.Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reports to communicate performance trends and recommendations to leadership.Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurance401(k)Paid time off (PTO)Friendly Team. Smooth Flow. "This place is low stress and fast paced…The people are friendly and helpful. They treat you like family," – Staffmark Associate