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Industrial Engineer

EthosDecorah, Iowa🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive significant improvements in product flow and manufacturing efficiency by leading lean initiatives and developing a strong team. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, making a real impact on operational excellence. Apply to join a forward-thinking company where your engineering expertise will be valued and contribute to tangible results.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time

Job Description

Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer will lead the identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress.

This includes management of the IE operators and technicians, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead and implement site lean activities such as 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity.
  • Leads in fostering the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a CI culture
  • Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
  • Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas, including both manufacturing and office.
  • Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals
  • Develops, designs, and plans equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
  • Key owner and stakeholder of equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation
  • Collaborate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop a continuous improvement roadmap driving best-in-class performance

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering degree is a requirement.
  • Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
  • Industrial Services Data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
  • Knowledge of LEAN principles
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

Skills

401k
5S
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen
Procurement
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping

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