What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
Specific Responsibilities:
This position will be in support of our launch team and will be responsible for IE work.
Experience with Time Studies and Ergonomics from School or job experience is required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques
Provides information for various management systems
Record and analyze information on specific problems assigned in the utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities
Work well with various engineering disciplines, floor and shop personnel and outside suppliers, must be able to "sell their ideas to the union"
Confirms or recommends changes to layouts, labor control and/or material control
Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment in supporting SPQRC initiatives
Must support plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost goals
Supports/implements the QS9000/ISO14001/(GMS) Global Manufacturing System compliance processes.
Skills
Industrial Engineer, Time Studies, Ergonomics, AutoCAD
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors in Industrial Engineering
Years of Experience:
Seeking 1-2 years of Industrial Engineering experience
Required Skills/Experience:
Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level
Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally
Good written and oral communication skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of KANSAS CITY, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/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 KANSAS CITY,KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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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Salary : $29 - $35