Industrial Engineer

at Insight Global in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description

-Join a growing industrial engineering team supporting distribution center operations, with long-term scope expanding across a broader regional (Americas) network.

-Work directly with a small, high-visibility team (initially ~6-7 total team members including engineering and slotting functions).

-Contribute across a wide range of projects rather than specializing in a single area – this is intentionally a generalist, high-exposure role.

Core responsibilities include:

-Supporting operational improvement initiatives across: Labor management, Automation, Slotting (product placement optimization), General operations excellence initiatives

-Assisting with process analysis and continuous improvement efforts across distribution environments

-Collaborating cross-functionally with engineers, operators, and operations managers

-Participating in projects such as time studies, process optimization, and workflow improvements

-Learning and contributing across multiple functional areas rather than owning a single domain

-Supporting initiatives that will scale beyond a single site as the team grows nationally

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Skills and Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (required for entry-level candidates) OR equivalent practical experience in industrial engineering-type work (e.g., distribution center / operations experience)

-Experience with: Value stream mapping, Process flow mapping / flowcharting, Time studies or process analysis

-SQL or data analysis experience

-Exposure to training, mentoring, or teaching others

-Demonstrated ability to drive results in past projects (focus on outcomes vs. just experience)

-Core behavioral / mindset requirements (very important for this role): Strong willingness to learn and be coached, Positive attitude and ability to grow within a team environment, Comfort working across multiple types of projects and responsibilities, Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with different stakeholders, Interest in developing a balanced skillset (vs. specializing early) -Experience with Labor management, Automation, Slotting (product placement optimization)

-Lean / Six Sigma certifications (Green Belt or Black Belt)