Industrial / Quality Engineer
Pay: $40–$42 per hour
Location: Milan, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift | 40 hours/week
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Type: Long-Term Contract, W2
Job Summary
We are seeking an Industrial / Quality Engineer to support operations within a large parts distribution and warehouse environment in Milan, IL. This position will focus on continuous improvement, industrial engineering, data analysis, quality, productivity, safety, and warehouse process optimization.
The ideal candidate will have an engineering or data-focused background and be comfortable analyzing operational data, identifying root causes, conducting time studies, and implementing process improvements across warehouse production departments.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, warehouse space utilization, and cost
- Serve as an engineering representative and process owner supporting multiple warehouse production departments
- Analyze warehouse and operational data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
- Develop ad hoc reports and data visualizations to support daily operational decision-making
- Conduct time studies and industrial engineering calculations to evaluate current manufacturing and warehouse methods
- Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures and help implement improvements
- Support engineering testing, process development, implementation, and continuous improvement activities
- Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders when necessary
- Support quality inspections and recommend corrective actions when processes do not meet specifications or requirements
- Work within established project plans to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred
- 1+ years of experience using engineering tools and processes through professional experience or postsecondary coursework
- Experience gathering, analyzing, and summarizing complex data
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across different functions
- Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, systems, processes, and tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment
- Experience with SAP EWM
- Experience implementing improvements related to quality, efficiency, productivity, or process design
- Programming or data analysis experience using SQL, Python, R, Java, or similar technologies
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and mistake-proofing techniques
- Knowledge of industrial engineering concepts, including time studies and standard work
- Understanding of continuous improvement or gainsharing programs
Schedule
This is an onsite, first-shift position in Milan, IL.
Typical start time is between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, with flexibility based on operational needs. Occasional early arrivals or later hours may be required to coordinate with second- or third-shift teams.
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay of $40–$42 per hour
- Opportunity to work on meaningful continuous improvement and process optimization projects
- Hands-on exposure to warehouse engineering, quality, data analytics, and operational improvement
- Opportunity to use tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, and SAP EWM
- Collaborative environment with exposure to multiple warehouse and operational departments
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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