Industrial Engineer(Direct hire)
Location – Jefferson City, MO
Requisition: 7614
Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 base salary. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
Summary for Industrial Engineer
We’re seeking an Industrial Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to optimize manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role combines core IE methods (time studies, line balancing, layout design, ergonomics) with Lean/CI tools and warehouse engineering standards to improve flow, safety, and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities for Industrial Engineer
- Develop engineered labor standards (e.g., stopwatch studies, MOST, MTM), line balancing, and capacity analysis to improve throughput and reduce waste.
- Design optimized layouts for production cells, material handling, and warehouse using AutoCAD.
- Apply facility planning principles for space utilization and flow efficiency.
- Design and establish aisle space standards based on equipment type (forklifts, pallet jacks, tuggers), load type, and ensure compliance with OSHA and ANSI regulations.
- Analyze and improve warehouse processes: receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
- Implement slotting optimization for high-frequency items to improve picking efficiency and reduce travel time.
- Design efficient storage systems and material flow paths to minimize travel and handling.
- Develop and maintain standard work, SOPs, and visual controls.
- Lead and participate in group Kaizen events (5S, SMED, TPM, VSM) and sustain improvements.
- Monitor KPIs (OEE, lead time, changeover, inventory accuracy), production downtime (16 losses), and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation for process flow diagrams, spaghetti charts, and plant/warehouse layout drawings.
- Apply ergonomic principles for manual handling zones and workstations.
Requirements for Industrial Engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 3–5 years in manufacturing and/or warehouse environments applying IE principles.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel/Minitab, ERP/WMS systems.
- Knowledge of Lean tools, warehouse slotting, and engineered standards.
- Prefer Lean Six Sigma certification (GB/BB).
- Prefer experience with low-volume/high-mix manufacturing and distribution center optimization.
Benefits forIndustrial Engineer
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
