Industrial Engineer​/Continuous Improvement & EHS LEADER; Blended

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & EHS LEADER (Blended Role) Jobs - Elk Grove Village, Illinois (IL)

Job Listing Quick Facts

Company Name: Acme Industries
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Engineering
Pay: $85000 - $115000 per year View All Jobs at Acme Industries

Acme Industries delivers high-quality precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and more. As an exponentially growing organization, we continue to expand our capabilities and team. Visit  
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Immediate benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability.

The Position: Acme Industries is seeking a hands‑on Industrial Engineer to serve as a technical change agent, Continuous Improvement (CI) owner, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader. This is a high‑impact blended role for someone who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and safe, compliant operations. You won't be behind a desk-this role requires strong shop floor presence, leadership, and measurable results.

• 33% EHS Leadership & Environmental Compliance

Job Duties:

Drive improvements in flow, capacity, and productivity using proven IE methods.

• Analyze and improve process flow, layout, and material movement
• Conduct time studies, develop labor standards, and improve line balancing
• Reduce waste (motion, waiting, transport, over processing, etc.)
• Improve throughput, WIP control, and space utilization
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects
• Develop standard work and visual controls

Own and institutionalize a structured, data‑driven CI system.

• Build and manage a CI project funnel aligned to business priorities
• Lead cost reduction, productivity, quality, and lead‑time initiatives
• Quantify and validate hard cost savings and ROI
• Facilitate Kaizen events, A3/8D problem solving, and root cause analysis
• Coach supervisors and operators in CI thinking
• Maintain dashboards and report results to leadership
• Ensure improvements are sustained and audited

Serve as the site‑level leader for industrial safety and environmental compliance, working closely with operations leadership.

Safety & Training

• Lead plant safety programs and culture development
• Develop, deliver, and maintain training for:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Machine guarding
  • Hazard communication
  • PPE and safe work practices
• Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSA), and incident investigations
• Drive corrective actions and near‑miss reporting
• Own and maintain compliance for:
  • Air permits
  • Wastewater / discharge permits
  • Stormwater management and SWPPP
  • Hazardous and non‑hazardous waste handling
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators as required
• Partner with external consultants as needed
• Ensure environmental requirements are integrated into daily operations and CI efforts

The Right Person/What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3-7+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Working knowledge of industrial safety practices
• Proven ability to lead change on the shop floor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100/ISO preferred)
• Environmental permitting and compliance experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
• Experience tracking and validating cost savings
• Exposure to ISO 14001 and OSHA‑based systems

What you get from us:

* We offer immediate benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long‑term disability (company paid), and life insurance (company paid)

* 401K (Plus company match)

* Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

* Employee assistance program

* Tuition assistance

* Clean, and safe manufacturing facility

* Weekly Paychecks

* 10% 2nd shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)

* Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, Etc.)

Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015…