Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to join our team, offering a hybrid work schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. The role involves the development and industrialization of manufacturing processes within assigned projects, including the planning, procurement, and implementation of required manufacturing resources.
Responsibilities
- Develop and industrialize manufacturing processes for assigned projects.
- Plan, procure, and implement necessary manufacturing resources such as machines, fixtures, and tools.
- Calculate manufacturing costs, including injection molding and assembly.
- Support Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (P-FMEA).
- Create process flow charts and production layouts for New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Create production-related views in SAP, including routing, BOM, equipment, work center, and calculation.
- Collaborate with local production Industrial Engineers to analyze capacity impacts and estimate investment costs.
- Create specifications for required production equipment.
- Participate in the evaluation of concept studies and potential projects for project and location decisions.
- Drive coordination of global change requests.
- Promote further development of product development processes as well as necessary methods and standards.
- Proactively communicate with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
- Participate in the active transfer of knowledge in the global operational environment and at interfaces.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years engineering work experience in a related industry.
- At least 2 years of experience with injection molding product methodology.
- Proficiency in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
- Strong understanding of industrial engineering principles.
- Proficient computer skills, including Windows-based applications and AutoCAD.
- Excellent written, oral, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of important quality control (QC) principles.
- Knowledge of project management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Industrial Engineering or comparable specialized training preferred.
- Extensive relevant experience and proven expertise may substitute for the required degree.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Open to some travel, including international travel.
Work Environment
The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite and two days remote. The work environment involves collaborating with a team of professionals using advanced technologies and tools. Candidates should be open to some travel, including international trips, as part of their responsibilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Streamwood, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 hybrid position in Streamwood,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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