Junior Industrial Engineer: Process Improvement & Growth

Actalent; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Actalent in Middlebury, IN is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will analyze challenges, design efficient layouts, and implement cost-effective solutions to boost safety, quality, productivity, and workflow.

This onsite role offers extensive training and clear growth into leadership, with a typical schedule and competitive benefits, including paid holidays and a 401(k) plan, plus career development opportunities within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required or preferred.
• Strong interest in industrial engineering principles and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Capability to design and optimize workstations, layouts, and manufacturing processes.
• Skill in developing standardized work instructions and documenting processes clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills for training team members and presenting recommendations.
• No previous professional experience required; open to early-career engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement projects within a manufacturing environment, from concept to implementation.
• Analyze production challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Design and optimize workstations, plant layouts, and manufacturing processes to support efficient production.
• Develop standardized work instructions and ensure they are clear, accurate, and easy for team members to follow.
• Train team members on new or updated processes, standards, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain accurate labor standards, routings, and bills of materials.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve problems and support daily operations.
• Manage projects by setting timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking results to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Process improvement

Data analysis

Workstation design

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Actalent in Middlebury, IN is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead process improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will analyze challenges, design efficient layouts, and implement cost-effective solutions to boost safety, quality, productivity, and workflow.

This onsite role offers extensive training and clear growth into leadership, with a typical schedule and competitive benefits, including paid holidays and a 401(k) plan, plus career development opportunities within