Industrial Engineer

Job Description Job Description Talascend is currently seeking an Industrial Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Marion, Ohio . Overview The Industrial Engineer will play a key leadership role in driving productivity, optimizing manufacturing processes, and supporting cost accuracy across the organization. This position involves developing and maintaining production standards, supporting level planning, and ensuring that costing routers accurately reflect true labor and process requirements. Responsibilities Provide ways and methods to eliminate all types of waste in the production process Drive continuous improvement through detailed analytics Develop a project pipeline for cost takeout Lead time studies utilizing Modapts, a predetermined time analysis Use line balancing with the Yamazumi chart for line rate changes Identify non-value add, unbalanced, value add, and semi-value add activities Lead cost studies to determine the best product flow in the plant Support WPS implementation by providing leadership to continuous improvement teams Drive the plant to achieve short and long-term labor productivity targets Support scoping of cost projects within the facility Ensure all new models and parts are efficiently integrated into operations Develop and maintain equipment capacity information and planning Own all costing, routers, line balances, and labor utilization for the plant Support level loading across workstations and departments to balance production flow and capacity Qualifications Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education #ZR \nCompany Description For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Company Description For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget. \r\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. \r\n\r\nTalascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation