Industrial Engineer III

Industrial Engineer III - Manufacturing Process & Documentation
Our team is assisting an electrical engineering manufacturing company in finding an experienced Industrial Engineer III to support manufacturing operations at its Fairfield, OH facility. This is a hands-on onsite role focused on process improvement, standard work, manufacturing documentation, and training as the facility expands and integrates additional production lines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering background and experience improving manufacturing workflows, developing standard work, and translating processes into practical SOPs and work instructions.
Responsibilities
Analyze and improve manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, material handling, and inventory processes

Work directly on the production floor with operators, supervisors, engineers, and subject matter experts

Develop and maintain SOPs, Standard Work, Job Instructions, OJT materials, process maps, checklists, and visual work instructions

Document current and improved manufacturing processes and workflows

Identify process variation, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement

Support manufacturing line transfers, process changes, and implementation of improved methods

Incorporate quality checkpoints, safety requirements, process parameters, and critical-to-quality information into documentation

Support employee onboarding, cross-training, qualification programs, and training matrices

Conduct floor audits to ensure documented procedures accurately reflect actual manufacturing processes

Maintain documentation and revision controls as products, equipment, layouts, and processes change
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or a related manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience analyzing and improving manufacturing processes and workflows

Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, standard work, or manufacturing training materials

Strong technical writing and process-mapping skills

Experience working directly with manufacturing operators and technical subject matter experts

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio or similar process-mapping tools

Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience with manufacturing line transfers, new line implementation, or facility expansion

Electrical, electronics, or engineered-product manufacturing experience

Experience supporting engineering/process changes

Experience with 5S, A3, 5 Whys, 8D, or similar improvement methodologies
Assignment Details
Location: Fairfield, OH

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; daily presence required

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Start: ASAP

Position Type: Contract