Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer – Direct Hire

Now hiring for an Industrial Engineer – Direct Hire Location: Russellville, AR Salary: $60,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday – Friday | 5 AM – 3 PM

At 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 Requirements

• Bachelor'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 Requirements

• 3+ 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 Capabilities

• Ability 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 Duties

• Lead 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 insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(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