Industrial Engineer

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Industrial Engineer Job Description

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer responsible for implementing continuous improvements on the production floor. The role involves identifying time savings and cost reductions, collaborating with Engineers and the Production team, implementing capacity improvements, and conducting process gap analysis. You will lead problem‑solving initiatives at the production level and coach team members in new techniques and improvements.

• Partner with team members to enhance how they see and use data, specifically improving the data management system primarily using Excel.
• Identify and lead Kaizen/process improvement projects.
• Coach and teach lean techniques, re‑educating Supervisors, Captains, and Leads.
• Document processes and improvements in Kaizen/process improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach team members with strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Expertise in industrial engineering and time studies.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing, SQL, and Excel macros.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including V‑lookup and other programming techniques.
• Degree in an Engineering‑related discipline, preferably Industrial Engineering.
• Energetic individual with the ability to motivate others and hold the attention of a group.
• A serving spirit with a team‑first approach and eagerness to learn.

This position is within a climate‑controlled electronic component manufacturing environment. The assembly equipment is heavily automated, and employees are required to wear ESD shoes, a smock, and a hairnet on the floor. It is a clean room environment with a strong focus on teamwork and work‑life balance. The site supports all levels of the Product Life Cycle from design through production, offering growth opportunities for motivated engineers.

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/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 Lexington, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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.

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