Industrial Engineer | Chicago, IL

Industrial Engineer

Our client is a global manufacturer of metal-fabricated appliance components for residential and commercial markets. Known for exceptional quality and industry leadership, they are expanding their thriving facility near Midway Airport and seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to successfully launch new products into manufacturing.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and scalability.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure production readiness.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions.
• Analyze throughput, labor utilization, and production costs to improve operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean improvement activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve flow and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and problem-solving across the organization.
• Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs).
• Collaborate on Design FMEAs (DFMEAs) and process validation activities.
• Implement process controls to reduce risk and improve product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Develop work instructions, visual aids, process documentation, and training materials.
• Establish production routings, labor standards, and manufacturing cost models.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and project implementation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams, engineers, and senior leadership.

What's on Offer

• Base salary $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus incentive - 7% target
• 15 PTO Days + company holidays
• 7% 401k match
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Tuition assistance opportunities

• Job summary

  Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Production, Manufacturing Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where Chicago Contract Type Permanent