Industrial Engineer (Only On W2 - Onsite)

Performix; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to leverage Industrial Engineer experience for standardizing training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

You will spend substantial time on the production floor observing processes and engaging operators, translating current and improved processes into clear, practical SOPs, work instructions, and OJT materials that boost training effectiveness, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, or related field.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and OJT materials.
• Ability to translate processes into concise, operator-friendly instructions.
• Strong technical writing skills and Lean/Continuous Improvement understanding.
• Experience working with hourly manufacturing or warehouse staff.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document floor processes across manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Create and maintain SOPs, Standard Work, Job Instructions, and OJT materials.
• Develop training matrices and qualification programs for applicable departments.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, and supply chain to capture accurate processes.
• Institute document revision controls and support site training programs.
• Assist in coaching supervisors and trainers for structured On-the-Job training.

Skills

Industrial Engineer

Technical Writing

SOP Development

OJT Documentation

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office

Visio

Process Observation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Top 3 Skills

Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.

This is not simply making documentation to check a block.

This documentation/ job aids will direct managers and workers how to perform the current line and a new line coming in from a closing plant.

These materials will be used to get the facility operating efficiently.

This role is for an engineer that can create better lines and automation.

This skill is needed in order to better document and create work flows and job aids.

This is not a junior role nor for someone that has only documentation experience with no engineering change background.

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.

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.

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.

Key Competencies : The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Strong floor presence and comfort working directly within manufacturing and warehouse environments.

Ability to ask effective questions and extract process knowledge from experienced operators and technical experts.

Strong organizational and project-management skills.

Attention to detail and document accuracy.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.

Effective communication across hourly employees, supervisors, engineers, and management.

Continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities while documenting processes.

Practical approach to documentation—materials must be usable on the floor, not simply administratively complete.

Primary Deliverables : Success in this assignment will be measured by the ability to:

Develop and/or update prioritized manufacturing and warehouse SOPs and OJT materials.

Establish consistent templates and standards for site training documentation.

Create visual, easy-to-follow work instructions for critical operational processes.

Establish training and qualification matrices for applicable departments.

Reduce reliance on tribal knowledge by converting operator knowledge into documented standard processes.

Improve new-hire training effectiveness and time to competency.

Identify and document process-improvement opportunities discovered during process observation.

• Establish a sustainable documentation and revision-control process that can be maintained by the site after completion of the assignment.

Requirements

Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.