Industrial Engineer I — Lean & Process Improvement

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. seeks an Industrial Engineer I to support manufacturing operations by developing production standards, labor planning, layouts, and process improvements, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive efficiency in Mishawaka, IN.

The role emphasizes time studies, line balancing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost savings and productivity gains in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Equivalent industrial engineering experience may substitute for education.
• High School Diploma or GED allowed when substituting experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain production standards, line balances, and staffing.
• Develop and optimize material flow, layouts, and workstation configurations.
• Analyze labor and material requirements for changes and cost reductions.
• Support manufacturing changes impacting processes and workflows.
• Monitor line performance and throughput; drive improvements.
• Conduct time studies and apply IE techniques to improve efficiency.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Support standardized operating systems and best practices.
• Collaborate with departments, suppliers, stakeholders on projects.
• Assist with facility planning, process development, and cost analysis.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience considered

High School Diploma or GED acceptable for experience substitution

Tools

AutoCAD

3D visualization tools

ERP/PLM/SharePoint

Job description

Med-National Staffing Inc. seeks an Industrial Engineer I to support manufacturing operations by developing production standards, labor planning, layouts, and process improvements, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to drive efficiency in Mishawaka, IN.

The role emphasizes time studies, line balancing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost savings and productivity gains in a fast-paced environment.