Industrial Engineer III

About the job

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