Remote Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing)
About The Position
Turing is seeking an Industrial Engineer with strong experience in operations optimization, production systems, and process improvement. The role contributes industrial engineering expertise and analytical reasoning to projects that evaluate and enhance AI systems. No prior AI experience is required. Projects explore how AI can support decision-making, workflow analysis, and process automation in manufacturing and operations environments. Day-to-day work includes designing and solving industrial and production engineering problems to test AI reasoning; writing structured solutions on workflow design, production planning, lean principles, and quality control; evaluating AI responses for accuracy, analytical soundness, and operational insight; and collaborating with researchers to improve AI understanding of process optimization, supply chain management, and continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. This is a remote contractor/freelancer engagement. Projects are approximately one month long, with the possibility of extension. The role may potentially be full-time. Compensation varies by project.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, or Operations Analyst.
- Currently pursuing or have obtained a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or Python.
- Familiarity with process mapping, workflow design, and optimization techniques.
- Strong English communication and reasoning skills.
- Comfortable using web-based tools for data review and annotation.
Responsibilities
- Design and solve real-world industrial and production engineering problems to test AI reasoning.
- Write clear, structured solutions covering workflow design, production planning, lean principles, and quality control.
- Evaluate AI responses for accuracy, analytical soundness, and operational insight.
- Collaborate with researchers to refine AI understanding of process optimization, supply chain management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Use industrial engineering expertise to support projects evaluating and enhancing AI systems.
Benefits
- Strong compensation, with the exact amount varying by project.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Projects may be extended.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
