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