Industrial Engineer

ITAC; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Chaplain Care

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ITAC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support high-volume production operations through time and motion studies, labor standards development, and process optimization. This is a seconded, short-term role (3–6 months) on-site with our client, with ITAC providing ongoing support and benefits.

The successful candidate will balance workloads, drive continuous improvement, and work cross-functionally to implement data-driven changes in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with time and motion studies and labor standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time and motion studies to establish labor standards and improve productivity.
• Analyze work elements, material flow, and workstation layouts.
• Develop, validate, and maintain standard work documentation.
• Support line balancing and capacity analysis for existing and new lines.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities using Lean principles.
• Support production readiness, ramp-up, and NPI activities.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, safety, and engineering teams to implement improvements.
• Collect and analyze production and efficiency data and report results.

Skills

Time & Motion Studies

Labor Standards

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

NPI Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

Manufacturing Data Systems

Job description

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals. ITAC's purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company's growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you?ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you'll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is short term, likely 3-6 months with the possibility of extension and is fully onsite.

Objective We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to support production operations through time and motion studies, labor standards development, and process optimization initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in improving efficiency, balancing workloads, supporting production readiness, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities Process Analysis and Improvement

• Conduct detailed time and motion studies to establish labor standards, identify inefficiencies, and improve productivity.
• Analyze work elements, material flow, and workstation layouts to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop, validate, and maintain standard work documentation.
• Support line balancing and capacity analysis efforts for existing and new production lines.
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction using Lean principles.

Production and Project Support

• Support production readiness and ramp-up activities, including new product introductions (NPI) and model changes.
• Collaborate with operations, manufacturing engineering, quality, and safety teams to implement process improvements.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation strategies related to labor, ergonomics, and throughput.
• Support continuous improvement events and kaizen activities.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze production, labor, and efficiency data.
• Track process improvement savings and report performance metrics and variances.
• Prepare documentation and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Administrative and Collaboration

• Participate in estimating and cost analysis related to labor and manufacturing efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with multiple project managers and operations leaders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

Requirements Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience performing time and motion studies and developing labor standards.
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up processes.
• Experience supporting or working during manufacturing plant shutdowns is a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, work measurement techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of Six Sigma tools and data-driven problem-solving.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing safety requirements (including lock-out/tag-out, ergonomics, and standard work practices).
• Ability to troubleshoot production and process issues in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel and manufacturing data systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams.

Benefits From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life's challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Sick Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Mentorship Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care