What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Actalent?
As an Industrial Engineer, you will analyze and design the sequence of operations and workflow to enhance efficiencies in plant and production facilities. Your role will involve establishing methods for optimal utilization of production facilities and personnel, as well as optimizing product flow. You may also be involved in establishing accident prevention measures and managing training programs for personnel across all phases of production operations. Through conducting studies on cost control, inventory management, and production record systems, you will develop and implement optimized product flows. Additionally, you may assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities, and provide time standards and standard work for operations and processes. Your analytical skills will be essential for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization, and line balancing. You will perform trend analysis on shop performance measures to identify opportunities for improvements.
Responsibilities- Analyze and design sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities.
- Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
- Optimize product flow and manage accident prevention measures.
- Conduct studies on cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
- Assist in planning and design of facilities.
- Develop and provide time standards to the shop floor.
- Utilize analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization, and line balancing.
- Perform trend analysis on shop performance measures to identify improvement opportunities.
- Industrial engineering expertise.
- Process improvement knowledge.
- Experience with bar lines, product cycle, and waterfalls.
- Continuous improvement techniques.
- Ability to establish accident prevention measures.
- Capacity to manage training programs for personnel.
- Skill in conducting studies on cost control and inventory management.
- Experience in planning and designing facilities.
The work environment is an engineering setting with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
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, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $70