Industrial Engineer

Location: Louisville, KY

Shift: Primarily Day Shift (7 AM–4 PM)

Overview

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to support high-volume automotive manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in driving manpower efficiency, process optimization, ergonomic improvements, and launch readiness for new vehicle programs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for improving production performance in a fast-paced OEM environment.

You will join a high‑energy Industrial Engineering team composed of early-career and experienced engineers who collaborate closely to support daily operations and major launch activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement manpower processes to ensure production meets takt time requirements.
• Develop and install direct and indirect labor standards and methods.
• Track labor utilization, monitor manpower efficiency, and support line balancing activities.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and support improvements to reduce risk.
• Analyze process constraints and perform equipment cycle time analysis.
• Recommend optimal manpower distribution and review daily workforce utilization.
• Analyze plant methods, standards, and proposed changes to processes, layouts, material handling systems, and routing.
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using AutoCAD.
• Build cost-saving project proposals and produce supporting documentation.
• Effectively communicate findings and updates using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Required Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 1 year of Industrial Engineering experience (co-op or internship experience accepted)
• 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Nice to Have:

• Co-op or professional experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Even Better:

• MODAPTS Certification
• GSPAS knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and collaborative problem‑solving skills

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to join a top-tier engineering partner supporting one of the most advanced automotive plants in the region
• High-energy IE team with strong collaboration and growth opportunities
• Competitive PTO package (10 PTO days 6 paid holidays)
• Exposure to full-plant operations with union workforce interaction
• Day shift schedule with occasional off‑shift requirements during launch activities
• High involvement during plant shutdowns (July 4th week & Christmas week)
• Travel to Michigan for training and pre‑launch support
• Join a team of 9 other IEs, with most support currently focused in Final Assembly

Business Impact

This role is critical in supporting an upcoming vehicle launch and providing coverage for full-time Industrial Engineers heavily engaged in launch planning. You will directly contribute to the success of new model introduction, manpower planning, and production readiness.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/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 Louisville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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