Industrial Engineer III - 1st Shift

Volt; Fairfield (OH); In loco; USD 143.270.000 - 151.867.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

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

The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing with hands-on manufacturing experience and a solid understanding of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.

Competenze

• 3+ years in manufacturing, warehouse ops, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering or related.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation or training materials.
• Ability to observe processes and engage employees to document current workflows.
• Strong technical writing to convert complex processes into concise instructions.
• Experience with hourly manufacturing or warehouse staff is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Visio or equivalent mapping tools.
• Understanding Lean Manufacturing concepts (standard work, 5S, visual mgmt, continuous improvement).
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods (5 Whys, A3, 8D) preferred.
• ISO-regulated or quality-controlled environment experience is a plus.
• Experience developing training matrices or qualification programs is a plus.

Mansioni

• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, and supply chain to capture current processes.
• Develop clear SOPs and standard work instructions.
• Create OJT/job instruction documents and training guides.
• Produce process flow documentation and visual aids; incorporate photos, diagrams, and process parameters.
• Identify inefficiencies and potential improvements; align with CI initiatives.
• Support process reviews to validate documentation accuracy.
• Establish revision controls and an organized training document system.
• Assist in implementing structured OJT programs and qualification processes.
• Create training matrices and track employee training status.
• Support onboarding and cross-training for manufacturing and warehouse staff.
• Conduct floor audits to verify alignment with documented standard work.

Conoscenze

Observation & analysis

Technical writing

Communication with operators

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Structured problem-solving

Formazione

No specific degree required

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Process mapping tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Industrial Engineer - Fairfield, OH

We bring you tomorrow's opportunity, today Volt is immediately hiring an Industrial Engineer in Fairfield, OH.

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
• OJT / Job Instruction documents
• 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

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

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• 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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