Job Description A retail employer in the Cincinnati area is seeking two Junior Industrial Engineers for a 12-month contract (with potential for extensions or hire-on, though not guaranteed). These roles support a major labor standards initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency across retail store locations. Engineers will help define and refine labor standards used to assign labor at the store level, contributing to a more accurate and optimized workforce model. Labor Standards Development: Build and define labor standards using elemental motion analysis (e.g., grab, place, drop, squeeze) to model tasks like stocking shelves or packaging items. Process Observation: Conduct in-store observations and video capture to analyze associate workflows and validate labor standards. Tool Support: Use the Ease labor standards tool to develop and document engineered standards (no prior experience with Ease required). Data Simplification: Help reduce and consolidate the current set of ~13,000 labor standards for improved usability and accuracy. Operational Impact: Use labor standards to support labor allocation decisions at the store level Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering and operations teams to align labor standards with business needs. We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements - Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering - Co-op/internship experience or up to 1-5 years of professional experience. - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. - Understanding of labor standards methodologies such as MTM or MOST. - Ability to explain and apply labor standards in a practical, operational context. - MTM or MOST certification. - Retail experience (even part-time or college/high school roles). - Exposure to process improvement or lean methodologies. - Familiarity with labor standards tools like Ease or similar systems. null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.