Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for increasing productivity through effective management of workers, optimization of business processes, and integration of technology to solve organizational and production challenges efficiently.

• Analyze staff utilization, facility layout, production costs, and schedules to optimize workflow and resource use.
• Provide process time estimation to support quoting and planning activities.
• Design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.
• Coordinate process planning and setup during new product introduction (NPI), ensuring alignment with takt time, cycle time, and labor requirements.
• Recommend process and efficiency improvements, such as reorganizing workflows, relocating equipment, or updating technology.
• Simulate process, materials, and manufacturing workflows using REFA, MOST, WITNESS, or equivalent tools.
• Lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce cost, and enhance performance through Lean, Automation, or Six Sigma projects.
• Develop management systems for cost control, financial planning, wage administration, and job evaluation.
• Review results from prototyping and trial runs; provide feedback to NPI and commercial teams.
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement operational improvements.
• Conduct work measurement programs and examine work samples to establish labor utilization standards.
• Optimize systems for the physical distribution of goods and plant layout for operational efficiency.

• Strong working knowledge of REFA, MOST, and WITNESS methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, production data, and statistical analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related productivity software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard electronic assembly, inspection, and test tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, measuring tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define issues, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Bachelor’s degree plus ~3 month - 1 years of experience.

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Pay Rate: $62,400-$74,880