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Industrial Engineer
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Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.
Walker, MN (In Person)
$87,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Industrial Engineer
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Walker, MN No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $80,000 - $95,000 / yr ID MN61-2755658 POSTED Jun 11, 2026 Join a dynamic process manufacturing team in the heart of Minnesota's lake country. As our Industrial Engineer, you will be the engine behind operational excellence — driving efficiency, reducing waste, and partnering with both Production and Quality to build a world-class manufacturing environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced shop floor setting and want to live where the lakes, forests, and hunting grounds are right out your back door, this is your role. Key Responsibilities- Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis across production operations to establish accurate labor standards
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste
- Partner with the Production team to design and optimize workflows, line layouts, and standard operating procedures
- Collaborate with the Quality department to integrate quality checkpoints into production processes and support root cause analysis
- Analyze production data and metrics; develop dashboards and reporting tools to track KPIs and improvement initiatives
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement (CI) events including kaizen, value stream mapping, and 5S activities
- Support new product introductions by developing process documentation, work instructions, and capacity planning models
- Work cross-functionally with maintenance, supply chain, and operations leadership to resolve production bottlenecks Qualifications
- 2-6 years of industrial engineering experience in a process or discrete manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Proven experience conducting time studies and developing labor/efficiency standards
- Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, and plant layouts
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills — comfortable working on the production floor and in the boardroom
- Self-starter with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with a Quality department on SPC, FMEA, or corrective action processes
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Netsuite, or similar)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred Why Walker, Minnesota?