Industrial Engineer – Training & SOP Specialist (1st Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Other paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Observation & analysis

Technical writing

Communication with operators

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Structured problem-solving

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Process mapping tools

Job description

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.