Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial EngineerJob Description

The primary responsibility of an Industrial Engineer is to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. The role focuses on increasing productivity by effectively managing people, business organization methods, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives for finished products.

• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient use of staff and facilities.

• Recommend methods for improving the utilization of personnel, materials, and utilities.

• Plan and establish sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products, promoting efficient utilization.

• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize costs.

• Estimate production costs and assess the impact of product design changes for management review and control.

• Draft and design layouts of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computers.

Essential Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Team player and detail-oriented.

• Basic ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.

• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people.

• Experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as MS Visual Basic, MS Project, and ABAQUS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

• 0-2 years of experience in industrial engineering or process improvement.

Work Environment

The work environment involves conducting industrial engineering work in a plant setting. The role requires the use of various technologies and software applications related to the engineering field. The position is detail-oriented and requires the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Orion, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.50 - $34.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Orion,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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