Automation Industrial Engineer

Position: Automation Industrial Engineer

Location: Kansas City, KS

Duration: 1 year contract with potential extensions

Pay Rate: $49/hr-$55/hr depending on years of experience

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred)
• 3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering or material simulation within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, PFEP (Plan for Every Part), and material flow optimization.
• Proven ability to analyze data, develop insights, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Plusses:

• Experience with automation technologies (AMRs, AGVs, robotics integration).
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and digital twin applications.
• Prior experience working in a Center of Excellence or global standards role.

Job Description:

Insight Global is looking for an Automation Materials Industrial Engineer. This highly skilled Industrial Engineer should have expertise in Material Simulation. This role will play a critical part in advancing manufacturing efficiency, validating material flow strategies, and developing best practices to be scaled across the enterprise. This candidate will bring a strong background in simulation tools, data analysis, and industrial engineering principles to support innovation and operational excellence.

• Lead material flow simulations to evaluate line-side delivery, warehouse logistics, and automated material handling solutions.
• Develop and validate discrete-event simulation models to optimize labor, equipment, and space utilization.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure scalability and sustainability of material flow strategies.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain standard processes, metrics, and best practices for deployment across multiple facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on the integration of automation (AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, robotics) into plant operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 practices.