Industrial Engineer (2nd Shift) - Memphis, TN

Industrial Engineer (2nd Shift)

As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing integrated production and service delivery systems. Your focus will be on ensuring performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control within the production site. The role aims to achieve profitability, effectiveness, adaptability, responsiveness, quality, and continuous improvement of products and services throughout their life cycles.

Responsibilities

1. Participate as a project team member in implementing projects that eliminate waste through standard Industrial Engineering processes. This includes Capital Equipment Requests, Capabilities Studies, Plant Layouts, Tool Design, and Standard Work.
2. Develop time standards for process steps to be used in the Product-Process-Time database (IEDB).
3. Gather and analyze Industrial Engineering metrics for assigned customers or areas.
4. Coordinate layout and facility moves for assigned customers or areas.
5. Collect, analyze, and review IEDB data to ensure accuracy and compliance with the standard process.
6. Monitor SAP and Manufacturing Execution System configurations to ensure compliance with standardized system configurations.
7. Gather and develop data for quotes.
8. Coach, mentor, and train engineers within the Industrial Engineering team.
9. Support and maintain all lower-level Industrial Engineering essential duties and responsibilities.
10. Ensure the standardization of processes throughout the site in alignment with global, regional, and site directions.
11. Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity to facilitate process improvement.
12. Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.
13. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in industrial engineering and process improvement.
• Experience in time studies and with the Product Process Time Database.
• Experience with layouts and data-focused tasks.
• Understanding and application of a broad range of industrial engineering tools such as work measurement, process mapping, facilities, and workstation design.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Proven record of successful change management, implementing and managing continuous improvements, and cost reduction programs.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD skills are required.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, kitting, and kanban.

Work Environment

This position operates in a dynamic production environment where you will leverage technologies such as SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems. The role is based on the 2nd shift, and attire is casual, suitable for a production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cookeville, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

About Actalent

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, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.