Industrial Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Duration: 1 year contract with potential extensions/direct hire
Pay Rate: $35/hr-$49/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include:
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- DCFSA account options
- 401k retirement account access with employer matching
- Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred)
- 3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering or material simulation within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience working at General Motor's
Plusses:
- Experience with automation technologies (AMRs, AGVs, robotics integration).
- Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and digital twin applications.
- Prior experience working in a Center of Excellence or global standards role.
Job Description:
Insight Global is looking for an Automation Materials Industrial Engineer. This highly skilled Industrial Engineer should have expertise in Material Simulation. This role will play a critical part in advancing manufacturing efficiency, validating material flow strategies, and developing best practices to be scaled across the enterprise. This candidate will bring a strong background in simulation tools, data analysis, and industrial engineering principles to support innovation and operational excellence.
- Lead material flow simulations to evaluate line-side delivery, warehouse logistics, and automated material handling solutions.
- Develop and validate discrete-event simulation models to optimize labor, equipment, and space utilization.
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure scalability and sustainability of material flow strategies.
- Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
- Create and maintain standard processes, metrics, and best practices for deployment across multiple facilities.
- Provide technical guidance on the integration of automation (AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, robotics) into plant operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 practices.
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