Industrial Engineer

Location: Wilmington, IL
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 annually

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives, facility optimization, and operational excellence within our distribution and logistics environment. This role is responsible for leading process improvement projects, analyzing workflows, developing labor standards, and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or related environment. Internship and co-op experience will not be considered toward the minimum experience requirement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Analyze workflows, operational processes, and organizational structures to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain labor standards through work measurement studies, time studies, and labor utilization analysis.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance service levels.
• Evaluate facility layouts, workstation configurations, material flow, and equipment placement to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Partner with operations leadership, engineering teams, and management to implement process improvements and operational strategies.
• Support cost analysis, financial planning, workforce planning, and productivity initiatives.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures to improve process performance and minimize operational costs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations based on data analysis and project findings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional Industrial Engineering experience (excluding internships and co-op assignments).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PKMS, ProTrack, and/or AutoMod software.
• Experience with labor management systems, facility layout design, and process simulation tools.

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary of $70,000 – $95,000 annually.
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation through a project savings incentive program.
• Engineers who successfully identify, implement, and validate operational improvements may be eligible to receive up to 10% of approved and verified annualized project savings, in accordance with company policies and management approval.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Retirement Plan

Work Authorization & Relocation

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be able to reliably commute to or relocate to the Wilmington, IL area at their own expense.

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