Industrial Engineer

Actalent; South Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead process development and industrialization for new and existing products. You will design layouts, create process documentation, and support NPI through production implementation.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering and experience with injection molding, SAP, and AutoCAD. Hybrid work in a global environment with cross-functional collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering environments.
• Minimum 2 years supporting injection molding processes.
• Strong knowledge of process development and continuous improvement.
• Experience creating production layouts, process flows, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and industrialize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Design layouts, flow diagrams, and work instructions for production launches.
• Support NPI from concept to production implementation.
• Evaluate resources, equipment, and tooling to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage SAP structures and use AutoCAD for layouts and facility planning.

Skills

Process development

Industrial engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Quality control principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP production planning

AutoCAD

Job description

Industrial Engineer

What You'll Do

Lead Manufacturing Process Development

Develop and industrialize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, ensuring efficient, repeatable, and scalable production. Design and implement production methods that improve quality, throughput, and operational performance. Create process flow diagrams, manufacturing layouts, work instructions, and production documentation to support successful product launches. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production implementation.

Optimize Manufacturing Operations

Evaluate, specify, procure, and implement manufacturing resources, including equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions. Calculate manufacturing costs for processes such as injection molding and assembly to support business and operational decisions. Perform capacity analysis and support manufacturing investment planning for production growth and new product introductions. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing performance.

Drive Quality & Risk Reduction

Participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA) activities to proactively identify and mitigate manufacturing risks. Support quality initiatives and ensure manufacturing processes meet operational and customer requirements. Promote best practices in process control, quality systems, and manufacturing standards.

Support Global Manufacturing Initiatives

Collaborate with global and local engineering teams to implement process improvements and standardize manufacturing practices. Coordinate engineering change requests and support implementation across multiple manufacturing locations. Contribute to the development and enhancement of engineering methods, standards, and product development processes. Share technical expertise and support knowledge transfer across global operations.

Manage Manufacturing Data & Systems

Create and maintain SAP production structures, including: Routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Work Centers, Equipment Records, Manufacturing Cost Data. Utilize AutoCAD to create manufacturing layouts, production flow designs, and facility planning documentation.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting injection molding manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, industrialization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience creating production layouts, process flows, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of P-FMEA, risk management, and quality control principles.
• Experience calculating manufacturing costs and evaluating production investments.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based engineering and business applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP production planning and manufacturing modules.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for manufacturing layouts and facility planning.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Exposure to automation, tooling, or capital equipment implementation projects.
• Experience working within global manufacturing organizations.
• Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience.

Why Engineers Are Interested in This Role

• Own manufacturing process development from concept through production launch.
• Play a key role in product industrialization and global manufacturing initiatives.
• Work on both strategic and hands‑on engineering projects.
• Collaborate with international engineering and operations teams.
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility while maintaining plant engagement.
• Drive measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 hybrid position in South Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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