Entry Level Industrial Engineer

About the Role

This Industrial Engineer role focuses on leading and supporting process improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. You will analyze production challenges, design and optimize workstations and layouts, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency. The position offers extensive training, strong career development opportunities, and a clear path for growth into leadership roles within engineering and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support process improvement projects within a manufacturing environment, from initial concept through full implementation.
• Analyze production challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Design and optimize workstations, plant layouts, and manufacturing processes to support efficient production.
• Develop standardized work instructions and ensure they are clear, accurate, and easy for team members to follow.
• Train team members on new or updated processes, standards, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain accurate labor standards, routings, and bills of materials.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to solve problems and support daily operations.
• Manage projects by setting timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking results to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field, with industrial engineering preferred.
• Strong interest in industrial engineering principles and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Capability to design and optimize workstations, layouts, and manufacturing processes.
• Skill in developing standardized work instructions and documenting processes clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills for training team members and presenting recommendations.
• No previous professional experience required; open to early-career engineers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering internship experience preferred, especially within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with labor standards, routings, and bills of materials is a plus.
• Interest in continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Motivation to grow into leadership roles within engineering and operations.
• Willingness to participate in training, certification, and career development programs.
• Desire to work in a flexible, casual, and collaborative environment.

Work Environment

• This is a fully onsite role in Middlebury, IN.
• Typical schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, partnering with production and maintenance teams on the shop floor, and collaborating with leadership in an office setting.
• Offers a flexible work schedule, a casual dress code, and a supportive culture that values collaboration and internal promotion.
• Provides extensive training and certification opportunities.

Job Type & Location

• Permanent position
• Based out of Middlebury, IN

Pay And Benefits

• Pay range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00/yr
• Competitive benefits package.