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United States Postal Service · 16 hours ago

Industrial Engineer Trainee

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

United States Postal Service is seeking an Industrial Engineer Trainee to participate in industrial engineering programs aimed at improving service and cost performance. The role involves on-the-job training under supervision, focusing on operational analysis, process improvement, and Lean principles.

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Hiring Manager

Sak Will

Responsibilities

Performs highly structured, entry-level assignments designed to develop a broad understanding of Postal Service operations

Supports the implementation of standardization programs and processes to postal operations using industrial engineering and Lean / Continuous Improvement principles to improve service, productivity and cost performance

Participates in process or value stream mapping exercises and collaborates with cross-functional teams in order to determine and identify business improvement areas

Performs analysis of service KPIs, staffing productivity, etc. to promote the effective use of resources within given objectives, variables and constraints. Optimizes work flow and cell designs for improved efficiency. Develops standard work procedures

Develops and proposes alternatives to improve operating performance and reduce costs; monitors and evaluates the implementation of new procedures and reports on results

Monitors and analyzes operations (specifically equipment performance) using national and local reporting metrics to improve service, productivity, and cost performance

Exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others; uses safety equipment such as eye safety glasses and hearing protection. Because work is performed primarily in a processing plant or field setting employees may be subject to prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and handling heavy objects (e.g., tools and equipment). In addition, employees may be requested to travel and work nights and weekends for special projects

Gains understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement principles (i.e., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen process) to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization

Qualification

Industrial engineering principlesLean / Continuous ImprovementData analysisMicrosoft OfficeProcess optimizationWillingness to travelPassion for Lean projectsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Knowledge of industrial engineering theory, principles, techniques and practices related to layout planning, work simplification, process analysis, work measurement, quality control, ergonomics and material handling

Knowledge of and understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement principles (i.e., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen process) to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization

Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to prepare reports and, give technical guidance and make recommendations

Skill using Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to create documents, reports and presentations

Ability to optimize and standardize processes through elimination of time, waste, non-value added costs, and other resources

Ability to compile, extract and analyze data and report results of findings to determine cost and savings impacts on the organization

SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends for special projects

SPECIAL CONDITION: Willingness and genuine passion for conducting Lean projects in a manufacturing environment

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or graduate degree in an industrial engineering or professional engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET by JUNE 12, 2026. Preference eligible veterans qualify with a valid license as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of professional industrial engineering experience

Ability to use industrial engineering tools, technologies, and techniques (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, operations research, simulation, engineering economics, quality control) to increase the effectiveness of systems, processes, or procedures such as, work methods, productivity, measurement of work results