INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & EHS LEADER (Blended Role)

Acme Industries•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Acme Industries delivers high-quality precision manufacturing for aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and more. As an exponentially growing organization, we continue to expand our capabilities and team. Visit www.acmeind.com to learn more and join our dynamic workforce. The Position: Acme Industries is seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineer to serve as a technical change agent, Continuous Improvement (CI) owner, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader. This is a high-impact blended role for someone who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and safe, compliant operations. You won't be behind a desk-this role requires strong shop floor presence, leadership, and measurable results. 33% Core Industrial Engineering 33% Continuous Improvement Program Ownership 33% EHS Leadership & Environmental Compliance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
3-7+ years in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Working knowledge of industrial safety practices
Proven ability to lead change on the shop floor

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100/ISO preferred)
Environmental permitting and compliance experience
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
Experience tracking and validating cost savings
Exposure to ISO 14001 and OSHA-based systems

Responsibilities

Drive improvements in flow, capacity, and productivity using proven IE methods.
Analyze and improve process flow, layout, and material movement
Conduct time studies, develop labor standards, and improve line balancing
Reduce waste (motion, waiting, transport, overprocessing, etc.)
Improve throughput, WIP control, and space utilization
Support new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects
Develop standard work and visual controls
Own and institutionalize a structured, data-driven CI system.
Build and manage a CI project funnel aligned to business priorities
Lead cost reduction, productivity, quality, and lead-time initiatives
Quantify and validate hard cost savings and ROI
Facilitate Kaizen events, A3/8D problem solving, and root cause analysis
Coach supervisors and operators in CI thinking
Maintain dashboards and report results to leadership
Ensure improvements are sustained and audited
Serve as the site-level leader for industrial safety and environmental compliance, working closely with operations leadership.
Lead plant safety programs and culture development
Develop, deliver, and maintain training for: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Machine guarding Hazard communication PPE and safe work practices
Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSA), and incident investigations
Drive corrective actions and near-miss reporting
Own and maintain compliance for: Air permits Wastewater / discharge permits Stormwater management and SWPPP Hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling
Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators as required
Partner with external consultants as needed
Ensure environmental requirements are integrated into daily operations and CI efforts

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
Hire-on-Bonus available
401K (Plus company match)
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Gain sharing bonuses
Clean, and safe manufacturing facility
Weekly Paychecks
10% 2nd shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, Etc.)