Industrial Engineer

Overview

Job Title:

Industrial Engineer

The primary role of an Industrial Engineer is to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes managing human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. The objective is to enhance productivity through the efficient management of people, business methods, and technology.

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished products.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Recommend methods for improving the utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
• Plan and establish sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and promote efficient utilization.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize costs.
• Estimate production cost and assess the effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer software.

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Team player and detail-oriented.
• Basic ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to the engineering field, such as MS Visual Basic, MS Project, and ABAQUS.

• Bachelor s degree in engineering required.
• 2-4 years of experience required.
• Experience in industrial engineering, time studies, human factors, logistics, project management, plant layout, AutoCAD, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing.

The work environment includes daily team meetings, smaller team carry-over meetings, brief stand-up meetings, and discussions on top priority items. The role requires supporting production needs and ongoing projects, checking and reviewing emails from different shifts to understand priorities. The team consists of around 12 people, with interaction across production, quality, and maintenance departments. There is potential for contract extension and direct hire opportunities.

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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 Buffalo, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.