Industrial Engineer III - 1st Shift

Volt; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Volt is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Fairfield, OH to develop and standardize training materials for manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role focuses on creating SOPs, standard work, job instructions, and OJT materials to improve training, quality, safety, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing with hands-on manufacturing experience and Lean/CI knowledge, and collaborates with operators and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training or related field.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or training materials.
• Ability to translate complex processes into clear, operator-friendly instructions.
• Experience working with hourly manufacturing or warehouse employees.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and process-mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, and supply chain to document current processes.
• Develop clear, visual SOPs, standard work instructions, training guides, and process flow documentation.
• Create one-point lessons, checklists, and training materials with photos and diagrams.
• Convey CTQ steps, safety requirements, and quality checkpoints in training materials.
• Establish revision controls and support organized management of training content.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and qualification tracking for manufacturing staff.

Skills

Technical writing

Process documentation

Lean manufacturing

Training development

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Visio

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Volt is immediately hiring anIndustrial Engineer in Fairfield, OH

As an Industrial Engineer you will:

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

This individual will spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing processes, engaging operators and subject-matter experts, and translating current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation. The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work, Job Instructions, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials that improve employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing and training-development skills with practical manufacturing experience and an understanding of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes
• Partner directly with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain, and other subject-matter experts to understand and document current processes.
• Develop clear, visual, operator-friendly:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Standard Work Instructions
• Training guides and qualification materials
• Process flow documentation
• One-point lessons and visual aids
• Checklists and process verification documents
• Break complex processes into logical, sequential training steps that can be easily understood by new employees.
• Incorporate photographs, illustrations, screenshots, process parameters, quality checkpoints, safety requirements, and critical-to-quality steps into training materials.
• Identify inconsistencies, unnecessary process variation, unclear work instructions, and potential efficiency opportunities while documenting processes.
• Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate improved methods into standard work.
• Facilitate process reviews with operators and subject-matter experts to validate that documentation accurately reflects the approved process.
• Establish document revision controls and support an organized system for maintaining current training materials.
• Assist supervisors and trainers in implementing structured OJT programs and employee qualification processes.
• Develop training matrices and assist in tracking employee training and qualification status.
• Support new-hire onboarding and cross-training programs for manufacturing and warehouse employees.
• Conduct periodic floor audits to verify that documented standard work matches actual operating practices.
• Help create a sustainable process for updating training documentation when products, equipment, layouts, or processes change.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or manufacturing training materials.
• Ability to quickly understand manufacturing and warehouse processes through direct observation and employee engagement.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to convert complex processes into concise, operator-friendly instructions.
• Experience working directly with hourly manufacturing or warehouse employees.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio or similar process-mapping tools.
• Ability to create professional visual documentation incorporating photographs and process diagrams.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as standard work, waste elimination, 5S, visual management, process flow, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, A3, 8D, or similar methods is preferred.
• Experience supporting regulated, ISO-certified, or quality-controlled manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience developing training matrices or qualification/certification programs is a plus

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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