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Industrial Engineer

Actalent
Rochester, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Job Description

As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for leading products through their lifecycle from prototype to production builds. You will oversee the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change orders, report on the status of New Product Launch (NPL) activities, and use statistical tools to drive quality improvement within the customer team. You will also be tasked with driving both internal and external corrective action plans, participating actively in new customer and business development, and analyzing line return information to address manufacturing process issues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing processes from prototype through production builds.
  • Oversee customer documentation changes and internal change orders.
  • Report on the status of New Product Launch (NPL) activities.
  • Use statistical tools to lead quality improvement efforts.
  • Drive corrective action plans both internally and externally.
  • Participate in new customer and business development.
  • Analyze line return information to address manufacturing process issues.
  • Perform Design for Manufacturability and collaborate with Test Engineering on Design for Testability.
  • Assist in developing project proposals and associated cost estimates.
  • Execute transitional manufacturing requirements and process approaches.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of customer products to support transitional activities.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in plant layout, line optimization, and leading projects.
  • Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma practices.
  • Experience with continuous improvement, process engineering, and industrial engineering.
  • Ability to solve and document complex cross-departmental issues using structured problem-solving tools.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Understanding of electronic or mechanical components and systems, depending on education

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal and multitasking skills.
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups.
  • Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement tools.
  • Strong customer service and client focus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.

Work Environment

The position is based in Rochester, MN, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You will be working with a diverse team, using a variety of productivity tools and technologies to achieve goals. This role requires professionalism and the ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 Rochester,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.

Salary : $40 - $55

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