Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer – Tier I Automotive Manufacturing

Summary:

The Industrial Engineer supports a fast‑paced Tier I automotive facility producing compression‑molded components. The role focuses on time studies, line balancing, plant layout design, and process optimization to improve productivity, reduce cost, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work Standards — Establish and maintain labor and machine cycle time standards.
• Time Studies — Perform detailed studies using Work Factor, MTM, and other predetermined motion/time systems.
• Line Balancing — Analyze labor and equipment utilization to optimize production lines.
• Plant Layouts — Develop and update facility, equipment, and process layouts using AutoCAD.
• Process & Material Flow — Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase throughput.
• Continuous Improvement — Support lean initiatives, cost‑reduction projects, and productivity improvements.
• Work Sampling — Conduct studies for indirect labor efficiency.
• Capacity Analysis — Support short‑ and long‑term planning with capacity and utilization studies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to validate improvements and present data‑driven recommendations.

• 1–5+ years in industrial engineering within manufacturing (automotive preferred).
• Strong experience in time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Proficiency with Work Factor, MTM, and other predetermined time systems.
• Experience creating plant and process layouts (AutoCAD).
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred).

• Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation skills.

The role operates in a high‑volume automotive manufacturing facility.

Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington, IN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Huntington, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.