Industrial Engineer

HireNow Staffing•Decorah, IA

6d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a leading industrial manufacturing organization to hire a seasoned Industrial Engineer for its onsite operation in Decorah, Iowa. This is a high-impact role for an engineer who thrives on improving processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and building scalable manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate brings strong Lean manufacturing expertise , proven success removing production bottlenecks, and the leadership ability to drive continuous improvement across both shopfloor and office workflows. This is not a support-only role — this engineer will serve as a hands-on change agent influencing performance, throughput, and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (required — no exceptions)
5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success improving production throughput and eliminating operational bottlenecks
Strong foundation in data collection, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving
Deep working knowledge of Lean principles and hands-on implementation experience
Proven ability to communicate effectively with hourly teams, supervisors, and executive leadership
Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
Must be able to work fully onsite in Decorah, Iowa

Nice To Haves

Experience leading Lean efforts in both manufacturing and office operations
Prior people leadership experience managing IE teams or technical staff
Background supporting high-volume or complex industrial production environments
Strong CI ownership with measurable cost savings and operational performance impact
Local or nearby candidates are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead Lean transformation initiatives using tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Pace-to-Takt, and 8D
Identify, analyze, and eliminate process bottlenecks impacting throughput, labor efficiency, and flow
Drive waste reduction efforts across production, material handling, and administrative operations
Standardize manufacturing processes, layouts, sequences, work instructions, and production methods
Develop time studies, capacity models, labor standards, and production planning tools to support scaling
Improve facility and equipment layouts with a focus on safety, ergonomics, and process optimization
Manage and develop Industrial Engineering operators and technicians, ensuring high accountability and performance
Coach frontline leads, supervisors, and managers to strengthen a culture of continuous improvement
Own capital expenditure projects including equipment design, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and ROI evaluation
Partner closely with the Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to execute long-term CI roadmaps