Industrial Engineer (36215)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

STSI is seeking an Industrial Engineer for an on-site role in Aurora, IL. You will analyze processes, design improvements in CAD, and lead continuous improvement initiatives from analysis through implementation, using ERP/MES data to justify changes.

You will develop standard work, performance metrics, and reports in Excel/SQL, conduct time studies, balance lines, and coordinate with Quality and Maintenance to resolve issues. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering or related process-improvement role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience owning initiatives end-to-end on a small operations team.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks) and ERP/MES environments; able to analyze data in Excel/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes and workflows to identify bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including value stream mapping and kaizen events.
• Define future-state processes and implementation plans with measurable goals.
• Follow up after implementation to confirm improvements are sustained and adjust as needed.
• Support new product introductions, including capacity planning and workstation design.
• Pull and analyze data from ERP/MES systems to track throughput and other metrics.
• Develop standard work documentation and process specifications.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Time studies

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks)

ERP/MES (NetSuite or similar)

Excel

SQL

Job description

Industrial Engineer

Aurora, IL (On-site)

Direct Hire

Benefits: Clients comprehensive benefits package

Pay Range: $85,000-$105,000/Yr.

Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing current processes, designing and validating improvements in CAD, and leading continuous improvement initiatives from analysis through implementation. The position uses data from ERP/MES systems to build the case for change, maintains standard work and process documentation, and presents data-backed recommendations to operations leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current production processes and workflows to identify bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and kaizen events, to reduce cost and cycle time.
• Define future-state processes and implementation plans with measurable goals.
• Follow up after implementation to confirm improvements are sustained and adjust as needed.
• Support new product or process introductions, including capacity planning and workstation design.
• Identify capacity or manufacturability risks early and elevate to operations leadership.
• Pull and analyze data from ERP/MES systems to track throughput, downtime, quality, and other operational metrics.
• Establish baseline measurements before process changes and measure results afterward.
• Build and maintain recurring operational reports and analysis in Excel and/or SQL.
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards.
• Develop and maintain standard work documentation, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Ensure documentation remains current as processes and layouts change.
• Present findings and improvement recommendations to operations leadership with clear, data-backed justification, including cost, savings, and payback.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to non-technical audiences, including shop-floor staff.
• Work with Quality, Maintenance, and other functions to coordinate improvement projects and resolve process issues.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related process-improvement role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience on a small operations team, owning initiatives end-to-end.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Experience working within an ERP or MES environment (e.g., NetSuite or similar).
• Comfort analyzing operational data in Excel or SQL.
• Experience performing time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into concrete process changes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical recommendations to a non-technical audience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.