Entry Level Industrial Engineer

Actalent; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Actalent in Middlebury, IN is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will analyze challenges, design efficient layouts, and implement cost-effective solutions to boost safety, quality, productivity, and workflow.

This onsite role offers extensive training and clear growth into leadership, with a typical schedule and competitive benefits, including paid holidays and a 401(k) plan, plus career development opportunities within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required or preferred.
• Strong interest in industrial engineering principles and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Capability to design and optimize workstations, layouts, and manufacturing processes.
• Skill in developing standardized work instructions and documenting processes clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills for training team members and presenting recommendations.
• No previous professional experience required; open to early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement projects within a manufacturing environment, from concept to implementation.
• Analyze production challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Design and optimize workstations, plant layouts, and manufacturing processes to support efficient production.
• Develop standardized work instructions and ensure they are clear, accurate, and easy for team members to follow.
• Train team members on new or updated processes, standards, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain accurate labor standards, routings, and bills of materials.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve problems and support daily operations.
• Manage projects by setting timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking results to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process improvement

Data analysis

Workstation design

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description This Industrial Engineer role focuses on leading and supporting process improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. You will analyze production challenges, design and optimize workstations and layouts, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency. The position offers extensive training, strong career development opportunities, and a clear path for growth into leadership roles within engineering and operations.

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement projects within a manufacturing environment, from initial concept through full implementation.
• Analyze production challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Design and optimize workstations, plant layouts, and manufacturing processes to support efficient production.
• Develop standardized work instructions and ensure they are clear, accurate, and easy for team members to follow.
• Train team members on new or updated processes, standards, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain accurate labor standards, routings, and bills of materials.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve problems and support daily operations.
• Manage projects by setting timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking results to ensure successful outcomes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field, with industrial engineering preferred.
• Strong interest in industrial engineering principles and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Capability to design and optimize workstations, layouts, and manufacturing processes.
• Skill in developing standardized work instructions and documenting processes clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills for training team members and presenting recommendations.
• No previous professional experience required; open to early-career engineers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering internship experience preferred, especially within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with labor standards, routings, and bills of materials is a plus.
• Interest in continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Motivation to grow into leadership roles within engineering and operations.
• Willingness to participate in training, certification, and career development programs.
• Desire to work in a flexible, casual, and collaborative environment.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role with a typical schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will work in a manufacturing environment, partnering closely with production and maintenance teams on the shop floor as well as collaborating with leadership in an office setting. The workplace offers a flexible work schedule, a casual dress code, and a laid-back, supportive culture that values collaboration and internal promotion, especially from engineering into leadership roles. The organization provides extensive training and certification opportunities, along with a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays, accrued vacation, and eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment. As you transition to a direct role, you will have access to additional benefits such as a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, educational assistance, career development programs, and company bonus potential.

Job Type & Location

Permanent position based out of Middlebury, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

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.

see account manager for full benefits

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middlebury,IN.

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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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.