Industrial Engineer; W2 - Onsite

Industrial Engineer (Only On W2 - Onsite)

Contract | Performix | United States

Work Experience 5+ years

City Fairfield

State/Province Ohio

45014

Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.

• This is not simply making documentation to check a block.
• The documentation/ job aids will direct managers and workers how to perform the current line and a new line coming in from a closing plant.
• These materials will be used to get the facility operating efficiently.
• This role is for an engineer that can create better lines and automation.
• This skill is needed in order to better document and create work flows and job aids.
• This is not a junior role nor for someone that has only documentation experience with no engineering change background.

We are seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

• This individual will spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing processes, engaging operators and subject‑matter experts, and translating current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation.
• The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work, Job Instructions, and On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) materials that improve employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing and training‑development skills with practical manufacturing experience and an understanding of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.
• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes.
• Partner directly with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain, and other subject‑matter experts to understand and document current processes.
• Standard Work Instructions
• OJT / Job Instruction documents
• Training guides and qualification materials
• Process flow documentation
• One‑point lessons and visual aids
• Checklists and process verification documents
• Break complex processes into logical, sequential training steps that can be easily understood by new employees.
• Incorporate photographs, illustrations, screenshots, process parameters, quality checkpoints, safety requirements, and critical‑to‑quality steps into training materials.
• Identify inconsistencies, unnecessary process variation, unclear work instructions, and potential efficiency opportunities while documenting processes.
• Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate improved methods into standard work.
• Facilitate process reviews with operators and subject‑matter experts to validate that documentation accurately reflects the approved process.
• Establish document revision controls and support an organized system for maintaining current training materials.
• Assist supervisors and trainers in implementing structured OJT programs and employee qualification processes.
• Develop training matrices and assist in tracking employee training and qualification status.
• Support new‑hire onboarding and cross‑training programs for manufacturing and warehouse employees.
• Conduct periodic floor audits to verify that documented standard work matches actual operating practices.
• Help create a sustainable process for updating training documentation when products, equipment, layouts, or processes change.

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or manufacturing training materials.
• Ability to quickly understand manufacturing and warehouse processes through direct observation and employee…