Industrial Engineer

Job Title

Industrial Engineer

Remote (Gardena, California)

Contract

Pay Range: $33.66 - $40.87 per hour

• Perform meticulous time studies and gather crucial operational data directly from customer manufacturing floors.
• Analyze value streams to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and prime opportunities for AI-driven automation.
• Collaborate with Solution Engineers to develop robust cost‑benefit analyses and compelling ROI models for automation solutions.
• Translate complex findings into clear, impactful visualizations and present them confidently to internal teams and key external stakeholders.
• Travel extensively (approximately 70% of the time) to various customer sites across the U.S., gaining diverse industry exposure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing analytics, or process optimization.
• Familiarity with time study methodologies (e.g., MODAPTS) and value stream mapping.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Splunk, or other BI tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel extensively (~70%) and thrive in dynamic environments.
• Must have work authorization in the United States.

• 3+ years of industry experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automation technologies or working in robotics/startup environments.

This role involves traveling to customer sites across the Midwest and East Coast approximately 70% of the time. You will assess and analyze specific segments of the manufacturing line over a 3‑5 day period. After gathering data on‑site, you will return home to conduct in‑depth analysis before moving on to the next client.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Final date to receive applications:
Jan 20, 2026

• 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)

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.

Actalent 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, please email actalentaccom