Industrial Engineer III

Kelly Services; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Engineer III - Manufacturing Process & Documentation is sought for our client in Fairfield, OH. The role focuses on process improvement, standard work, manufacturing documentation, and training as production lines expand.

This is an onsite contract position. Responsibilities include analyzing and improving manufacturing, assembling, testing, and inventory processes; developing SOPs and job instructions; and maintaining revision controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CI, or related manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience analyzing and improving manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, standard work, or manufacturing training materials.
• Strong technical writing and process-mapping skills.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing operators and subject matter experts; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar process-mapping tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, material handling, and inventory processes
• Work directly on the production floor with operators, supervisors, engineers, and subject matter experts
• Develop and maintain SOPs, Standard Work, Job Instructions, OJT materials, process maps, checklists, and visual work instructions
• Document current and improved manufacturing processes and workflows
• Identify process variation, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support manufacturing line transfers, process changes, and implementation of improved methods
• Incorporate quality checkpoints, safety requirements, process parameters, and critical-to-quality information into documentation
• Support employee onboarding, cross-training, qualification programs, and training matrices
• Conduct floor audits to ensure documented procedures accurately reflect actual manufacturing processes
• Maintain documentation and revision controls as products, equipment, layouts, and processes change

Skills

Process analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Technical writing

Process mapping

Visio

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Visio

Job description

$48.44 - $55

Industrial Engineer III - Manufacturing Process & Documentation

Our team is assisting an electrical engineering manufacturing company in finding an experienced Industrial Engineer III to support manufacturing operations at its Fairfield, OH facility. This is a hands‑on onsite role focused on process improvement, standard work, manufacturing documentation, and training as the facility expands and integrates additional production lines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, material handling, and inventory processes
• Work directly on the production floor with operators, supervisors, engineers, and subject matter experts
• Develop and maintain SOPs, Standard Work, Job Instructions, OJT materials, process maps, checklists, and visual work instructions
• Document current and improved manufacturing processes and workflows
• Identify process variation, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support manufacturing line transfers, process changes, and implementation of improved methods
• Incorporate quality checkpoints, safety requirements, process parameters, and critical‑to‑quality information into documentation
• Support employee onboarding, cross‑training, qualification programs, and training matrices
• Conduct floor audits to ensure documented procedures accurately reflect actual manufacturing processes
• Maintain documentation and revision controls as products, equipment, layouts, and processes change

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or a related manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience analyzing and improving manufacturing processes and workflows
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, standard work, or manufacturing training materials
• Strong technical writing and process‑mapping skills
• Experience working directly with manufacturing operators and technical subject matter expertsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar process‑mapping tools
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred

• Experience with manufacturing line transfers, new line implementation, or facility expansion
• Electrical, electronics, or engineered‑product manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting engineering/process changes
• Experience with 5S, A3, 5 Whys, 8D, or similar improvement methodologies

Assignment Details

• Location: Fairfield, OH
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; daily presence required
• Duration: 6 months with possible extension
• Start: ASAP
• Position Type: Contract

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.