What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer - Continuous Improvement position at Sterling Engineering?
Title: Industrial Engineer - Continuous Improvement
Location: Elkhart, IN
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $95-105k
Sterling Engineering is hiring an Industrial Engineer - Continuous Improvement for a highly stable, industry-leading manufacturer known for innovation, strong engineering collaboration, and long-term career growth. You’ll gain exposure to advanced engineering tools, cross-functional teams, and cutting-edge product initiatives in a supportive environment that values technical curiosity and professional development.
Location: Elkhart, IN
Shift: 1st Shift
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $95-105k
Sterling Engineering is hiring an Industrial Engineer - Continuous Improvement for a highly stable, industry-leading manufacturer known for innovation, strong engineering collaboration, and long-term career growth. You’ll gain exposure to advanced engineering tools, cross-functional teams, and cutting-edge product initiatives in a supportive environment that values technical curiosity and professional development.
- Innovation & Engineering Exposure: Be part of a forward-thinking organization investing in advanced product development, new technologies, and continuous improvement—great for building technical skills and career growth.
- Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Competitive healthcare options, retirement savings programs, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- Strong Manufacturing Community: Located in Elkhart, providing a unique environment with deep manufacturing expertise, networking opportunities, and a cost of living significantly lower than many major metro areas.
- Collect and analyze production data to establish baselines and identify improvement opportunities
- Generate and evaluate ideas for process development improvements
- Design and simulate cellular/system layouts, time studies, process flows, and line balancing activities
- Support prototype builds from concept through final implementation
- Read, create, and interpret mechanical engineering drawings to support development work
- Produce accurate 2D operational layouts to support manufacturing optimization
- 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree
- 3 to 7 years of related work experience required
- Proficiency with factory floor simulation tool(s) such as FlexSim or Visual Components
- Must be highly proficient with MS Office, MS Visio, SolidWorks/Dassault Systems, and 2D AutoCAD
- Must have experience in utilizing lean manufacturing, six sigma, and DFMA methodologies.
- Minimal travel as needed to support engineering initiatives
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000