Industrial Engineer

TEK Systems; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Plan

Onsite work

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an Industrial Engineer to support Package Recovery Operations, focusing on improving handling of fraud, overgoods, and undeliverable packages within warehouse environments. You will analyze current state processes with operations leadership to optimize material flow and throughput in live distribution facilities.

Ideal candidates have experience in material flow, throughput, and operational performance, with Lean Six Sigma and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• Experience improving material flow, throughput, and operational performance in warehouse/distribution environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess warehouse operations and package workflows.
• Conduct time studies and analyze process performance data.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop recommendations to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Partner with operations teams to implement workflow, layout, and process improvements.
• Create SOPs, process maps, and operational documentation.

Skills

material flow

process engineering

lean six sigma

continuous improvement

time studies

capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS

facility layout design

Job description

Description

Our client is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support Package Recovery Operations focused on improving the handling of fraud, overgoods, and undeliverable packages within warehouse environments. This role will work directly with operations leadership to analyze current state processes, identify operational constraints, optimize material flow, and improve throughput within live distribution facilities.

Key Areas of Focus

Material flow optimization and warehouse operations improvement.

Time studies, throughput analysis, and capacity planning.

Bottleneck identification and constraint removal.

Facility layout and workstation optimization.

SOP creation and process standardization.

Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.

Daily Responsibilities

Observe and assess warehouse operations and package workflows.

Conduct time studies and analyze process performance data.

Identify bottlenecks and develop recommendations to improve throughput and efficiency.

Partner with operations teams to implement workflow, layout, and process improvements.

Create SOPs, process maps, and operational documentation.

Support continuous improvement efforts through Lean and data-driven problem solving.

Ideal Background

Should have experience improving material flow, throughput, and operational performance within warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment, assembly plant, or manufacturing environments. Strong experience with process engineering, constraint analysis, and continuous improvement is critical for success.

Skills

material flow, process engineering, lean six sigma, continuous improvement, time studies, capacity planning, fullfillment, autocad, warehouse management system wms, value stream mapping, operational process, material handling equipment, material handling system, material handler warehouse, kaizen, lean manufacturing, lean methodology, green belt, black belt, conveyor systems, sortation software, change adoption, frontline

Top Skills Details

material flow,process engineering,lean six sigma,continuous improvement,time studies,capacity planning

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related field.

Experience in warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment, assembly plant, or high volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification preferred.

Experience with AutoCAD, facility layout design, warehouse simulation/modeling tools, and SOP development.

Experience with material handling equipment, conveyor systems, sortation operations, or pick-and-place systems is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements in fast paced operational environments.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.

Success in this role requires curiosity, structured problem solving, adaptability, and the ability to quickly learn new processes and translate findings into measurable operational improvements.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/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 Salt Lake City,UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.