Industrial Engineer_

Our client, a leading Medical Device Manufacturing Company, is looking for a Staff Industrial Engineer for an initial 12‑month hourly contract position (W2 only) in Sparks, MD.

Staff Industrial Engineer

Location:

Sparks, MD

Duration: 12 months contract (hourly contract)

Client Corporation is seeking a results‑driven staff industrial engineer with a solid background in manufacturing, responsible for developing, implementing, and improving processes to ensure a safe environment, efficient production, high product quality, and cost effectiveness. This role involves working across multiple departments—including production, quality, logistics, and supply chain—to ensure smooth, cost‑effective operations while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

• Analyze, design, and optimize systems and processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Coordinate special projects related to plant layouts, cost savings, and product improvements, applying quality and continuous improvement tools.
• Champion a physically and mentally safe environment, champion ergonomics in redesign of manufacturing processes.
• Lead full‑scale manufacturing processes utilizing CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD) for designing and improving manufacturing tools, fixtures, redesign layouts, and equipment.
• Ensure product SAP master data accuracy and support ERP effectiveness including routing set‑ups and change‑overs.
• Participate in the operations rhythm of the scheduling process to provide capacity and resource allocation inputs, applying theory of constraints.
• Define and propose productivity projects and actively manage to successful completion, supporting business goals.
• Support capital plans for manufacturing processes based on quality, cost, and feasibility evaluation.
• Define line capacities and flow of production to evaluate constraints against forecasts; master rough‑cut capacity to identify future investments.
• Review and redesign arrangement of manufacturing equipment for efficient layouts.
• Lead teams in Process FMEA, risk management, process maps, engineering support for troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Lead RCPS/3S/PDCA problem resolution and Kaizen events, including KANBAN design and implementation.
• Generate technical documents and reports (engineering studies, validation, URS, FAT, SOPs, compliance documents, BOM, routings, work instructions, standard costs, manufacturing plans).
• Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and changes.
• Conduct statistical analysis, CPK and capability evaluations to assess process performance and improve yield and throughput.
• Support investigations related to product nonconformances, Stop Ships, and CAPAs.
• Propose new line configurations, lean projects, or automation initiatives to enhance labor and line efficiency.
• Support lean operating system transformation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operations, preferably in electronic, medical device, regulated, or biotechnology industry.
• Formal Lean certification (green belt/black belt or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of industrial and manufacturing engineering principles, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation.
• Experience in workflow design, time studies, facility layout planning, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills with a collaborative cross‑functional leadership approach.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and Minitab.
• Experience with digital system tools and applications for data collection and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft applications; familiarity with BOM and production routings.
• Familiarity with cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016.

Hourly rate: $75.00 – $78.00 per hour. Pay in this range depends on geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Sunrise offers ACA‑compliant medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees, and Sick time benefits as required per state regulations.