Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer to test and evaluate integrated systems for managing manufacturing processes. This position involves analyzing human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. The role requires collaboration with production leaders and personnel to coordinate continuous improvement and lean initiatives across all facilities, aligning with global programs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate work teams to enhance production operations, aiming for efficiency and profitability.

• Track process improvement strategies, objectives, milestones, and metrics.

• Review production schedules, work orders, engineering specifications, and related information.

• Estimate manufacturing costs, design cost-saving methods, and determine the effects of process changes on costs and quality.

• Create and maintain work instructions.

• Implement methods and systems to ensure effective and efficient inventory levels, reducing working capital.

• Communicate best practices throughout the organization.

Essential Skills

• Industrial engineering

• Process improvement

• Lean manufacturing

• Experience with OEM and complex products

• Direct shop floor and hands-on experience

• Focus on assembly process

• Ability to layout and draw production layouts

• 5S and Value stream analysis

• Experience driving effective change and leading teams through transitions

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Candidates from the medical industry or mass production sectors are not being considered

• Seeking candidates who can quickly adapt and require minimal training

Work Environment

The position operates in both office and production environments. The company offers a family-like atmosphere within a medium-sized, globally active organization, specializing in manufacturing bottling systems for the brewing and food industries.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall 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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.