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Contract Industrial Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$48 - $80/hr

San Antonio, Texas 6+ months Up to $58.00/Hour Contract Shift-1 Takes about 3 minutes. No account ... In this role you will have the opportunity to apply Industrial Engineering concepts to develop ...

Industrial Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight for workforce efficiency ... Civil Engineering (CE) Services contract at Tinker Air Force Base. Provides technical and ...

SR Manager Industrial Engineering

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$104K - $146K/yr

... contract packaging operations throughout ID Logistics' national footprint. Leading multiple Senior Industrial Engineers across sites and customers, you will serve as both a people leader and an ...

Industrial Engineers

Boulder, CO · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Team members provide systems engineering development and integration expertise in support of ... contract requirements, technical discrepancies relating to mission stakeholders (460th OG ...

Industrial Engineer 2

Portland, OR · On-site

$58 - $65/hr

Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. The Industrial Engineering team within the Client is ...

Industrial Engineer

Seymour, TX · On-site

$59K - $80K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering ... Engineering Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting ...

Industrial Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Support engineering and manufacturing change activities and assess their impact on production ... contract staffing, and project-based consulting . Our commitment to integrity, diversity, and ...

Industrial Engineer

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

... contract documentation, and other engineering support activities as required. * Manage component identification, serial number designation, inventory tracking, and purchasing documentation using SAP.

Industrial Engineer

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

... contract documentation, and other engineering support activities as required. * Manage component identification, serial number designation, inventory tracking, and purchasing documentation using SAP.

Industrial Engineer

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

... contract documentation, and other engineering support activities as required. * Manage component identification, serial number designation, inventory tracking, and purchasing documentation using SAP

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How much do contract industrial engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract industrial engineering in the United States is $83,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract industrial engineering job?

A Contract Industrial Engineering job involves optimizing processes, systems, and workflows on a temporary or project basis. Contract industrial engineers analyze production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity for companies without being permanent employees. They may work in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, or other industries, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiencies. These roles often require expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and supply chain optimization.

What types of projects and industries do contract industrial engineers typically work in?

Contract Industrial Engineers commonly work on process improvement, supply chain optimization, and productivity enhancement projects across a range of industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and technology. The scope of your assignments may vary from short-term focused initiatives to longer-term operational transformations, depending on client needs. You’ll often collaborate with production teams, quality control, and management to implement or refine best practices. This diversity allows you to build a varied resume, expand professional networks, and gain exposure to different industry challenges and solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract industrial engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Industrial Engineer, you need a solid background in process optimization, data analysis, and project management, usually supported by a degree in industrial engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and ERP systems is highly valuable, along with relevant certifications such as Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. Strong soft skills like effective communication, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration set candidates apart in contract roles. These competencies are essential for delivering measurable process improvements and quickly integrating into diverse project teams across various industries.

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Infographic showing various Contract Industrial Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,498 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

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San Antonio, Texas 6+ months Up to $58.00/Hour Contract Shift-1

Takes about 3 minutes. No account required.

Position Overview

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

Company is seeking Career Level Industrial Engineers to support the Executive Fleet program. Candidates should be comfortable working in a high pressure, fast paced environment. In this role you will have the opportunity to apply Industrial Engineering concepts to develop operating plans and recovery plans, conduct capacity and constraint-based analysis, develop and refine precedence networks, and conduct overall process effectiveness studies. You will also have opportunities to develop, implement, and improve processes focused on lowering costs and improving schedule performance and quality. Candidates must be able to operate within a multi-functional team, coordinating with various departments.

Shift: Work 4x10 schedule (Sun-Wed) or (Wed-Sat) on 1st shift

This position will be 100% onsite at the San Antonio, TX location. Candidate must be a US citizen.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Develops Operating plans and Recovery plans as needed.
  • Develops models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data (e.g., statistics, operations research, trend and production impacts), and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to customers (e.g., management, senior leadership, other departments, suppliers).
  • Develops, implements, and improves processes to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improve quality through the application of Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts.
  • Utilizes experience and expertise to determine technical objective of assignments: defines, and controls the scope, cost, and timing of projects. Performs risk analysis using project management tools (e.g., work break-down structure, precedence network, and resource allocation…).
  • Provides support to complete various projects as needed.
  • Uses engineering methods (e.g., mathematical models, simulations, statistics) to support the development of optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources (e.g., facilities, personnel, materials, equipment…) in the creation and validation of operating plan.
  • Under general direction, analyzes and designs value streams, including capability, capacity (e.g., make/buy, supplier selection, risk analysis, supplier performance), throughput, work flow and logistics (e.g., critical path, lead-time, transportation, factory layout).
  • Candidate must be able to interact with other employees to gather data for process improvements. This may include observing, documenting processes, and collecting data in manufacturing areas or on aircraft during various production phases.
  • Schedules work plans, conducts data analysis (historical, trends and production impacts), staffing and process improvements.
Physical Requirements
  • Able to walk, stand, and enter aircraft via steps or ladders. Able to lift up to 35lbs

6+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements What you'll need

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
  • 3+ years of experience with Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management.
  • 3+ years of experience as an Industrial Engineer or Production Engineer in a factory environment. Familiarity with Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Planning, engineering drawings and specifications, and lean concepts (certifications preferred).
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, SAS, VBA, SQL, Minitab

Preferred Qualifications

  • Aircraft / Aerospace industry experience.
  • Experience with 3D Computer aided design tools such as IVT.
  • Experience with Company standard scheduling tools such as Aurora.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
  • 3+ years of experience conducting/leading Time studies and reporting out to leadership.
  • Cost Account Management experience with applied Earned Value Management principles.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university.

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