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Industrial Engineer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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An 10552494industrial engineer22.54engineer8.84manufacturing engineer8.05mechanical engineer4.33process engineer3.93653956203227000.0088639.02185000.00YEARLY733105042025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Industrial Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer, designs and develops production layouts for a company’s warehouse to increase productivity and quality standards. Their main duties include reviewing current production schedules and processes to find potential improvements, designing the layouts of the facilities and estimating production costs.

10552494industrial engineer22.54engineer8.84manufacturing engineer8.05mechanical engineer4.33process engineer3.93653956203227000.0088639.02185000.00YEARLY733105042025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Industrial Engineer job duties and responsibilities

Industrial Engineers use skills in project management and mathematics to better understand the current processes and procedures of their company, then work to improve them. Industrial Engineers often have the following responsibilities:

  • Evaluate current manufacturing practices and identify those needing improvement.
  • Manage production schedules and coordinate services to maximize productivity.
  • Enforce quality control to reduce waste.
  • Improve the efficiency of each production process.
  • Evaluate employees’ tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity.

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Example 1

Industrial Engineer

American Lumber is a leading wholesale and manufacturer in the lumber industry with manufacturing facilities and sales offices in multiple locations across several states. We take pride in having a team-oriented workforce committed to helping achieve our goal of ensuring that every customer s request is fulfilled to their satisfaction. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team in the role of Industrial/Mechanical Engineer.

JOB Description:

Responsible for identifying improvement opportunities and executing projects in a manufacturing environment using Lean principles, Six Sigma, and/or other improvement methodologies.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Understand machine/yard layout and equipment capabilities.
  • Use the Theory of constraints to identify opportunities for cost reduction, increase throughput, workflow improvements, etc.
  • Responsible for enhancing/developing Standardized Operating Procedures and training.
  • Train other employees on new SOPs and training.
  • Improve and develop Base and Level Trainings.
  • Utilizes AutoCAD software to design layout, workflow, and material handling processes
  • Communicate with management and other personnel to develop production and design standards
  • Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree or currently pursuing a BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Experience in AutoCAD
  • Experience operating basic tools and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 30LBs and work on your feet a large portion of the day.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance Medical, prescription drug, Teladoc program, dental, and vision plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k), with a company match
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
Work setting:
  • In-person
  • Manufacturing facility



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bryan, TX 77807: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
  • Industrial engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Mechanical engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:
  • English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Driver's License Location: In person

Example 2

Position Overview:

As an Industrial Engineer you will be responsible for analyzing and improving existing processes while playing a key role in driving for better productivity and cost effectiveness across the organization. You will be identifying and implementing changes to improve employee, facility and system performance while maintaining or improving safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, research, implement and maintain current Warehouse and Labor Management Systems (WMS/LMS) to improve activity within the distribution centers
  • Providing engineering support for the facilities/distribution centers
  • Maintaining accurate labor standards in accordance with documentation procedures
  • Improving work methods through application of Lean techniques followed by deploying the best practices
  • Supporting information and technology system deployments and interacting with other functional departments to accomplish projects
  • Providing Operations with the necessary support and guidance for improving utilization of resources and cost reduction projects
  • Performing analyses, developing metrics and applicable reports
  • Utilizing CAD to design and improve facility layouts
  • Utilizing simulation software to improve product flow
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

  • Warehouse Grocery approx. 50F 90F
  • Warehouse Perishable approx. 26F - 60F
  • Warehouse Freezer approx. 0F - -20F
  • Warehouse Office approx. 65F 75F

Schedule:

  • Monday Friday
  • Standard Business Hours
  • Flexibility to work various or additional shifts, as needed including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
  • Minimum three (3) years experience in Distribution Industry
  • Preferred: Six Sigma Lean Greenbelt
  • Preferred technical experience: CAD and Microsoft Office Suite; complex Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); RF technology and voice technology; simulation software

Skills:

  • Physical abilities: Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc;
  • *Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
  • *Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; project management
  • Working in a team based environment:Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
  • Quality:Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectives
  • Safety Culture:Maintain and drive safety policies to all associates; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 3 years
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed
Work setting:
  • In-person
  • Warehouse



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Cheshire, CT 06410: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • Industrial engineering: 3 years Location: In person

Example 3

JOB Responsibilities:

  • Represent plant operations on Production Team.
  • Design and implement LEAN practices (VSM, Continuous flow, Workplace organization 5S, Cycle time, takt time studies, Ergonomic, Define Waste, TPM program).
  • Lead Kaizen events to find potential improvements.
  • Develop and implement work instructions and train team members.
  • Design, redesign, and enhance work areas and layouts to be more ergo friendly, reduce repetitive motions and inefficient methods.
  • Develop and maintain data collected.

JOB Qualifications (Required)

  • 1-3 years Manufacturing experience
  • Work experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Operations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Leadership skills to conduct workshops and drive continuous improvement
  • Excellent problem solving skils
  • Works effectively on a team or individually
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Proficent with MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Preferred: Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles/knowledge of room systems
  • B.S. in Engineering (Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
Schedule:
  • Day shift
Work setting:
  • In-person

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
  • Manufacturing: 1 year Location: One location

Example 4

Industrial Engineer
Description
We are growing at Great Dane, we need you to reach the next level.
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, 401k, and pension.
Great Dane turns innovative ideas into advances in trailer technology, creating new solutions in the transportation and supply chain industry. Our teams craft trailers that deliver essential goods and services, turning the wheels of the American economy.
The Company:
For more than 120 years, Great Dane has earned its reputation as an industry leader in technology, innovation and quality. Our commitment to building superior products and fulfilling customer needs has taken us from a small steel fabricating company to the most-recognized trailer manufacturer in the world.
With thousands of employees worldwide, teamwork and collaboration are valued here. We look for employees who are driven, determined and ready to accelerate their future.
With advancement opportunities, training and tuition reimbursement the road ahead is paved with possibilities.
The Position:
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for developing, documenting, and owning trailer assembly processes through the utilization of lean manufacturing principles. The Industrial Engineer is also responsible for evaluating existing manufacturing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve productivity and develop best practices within the production process. He/she will provide ergonomic analysis and risk mitigation to improve the safety of defined work.
Qualifications
Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor s degree in Industrial Engineering
  • Experience: 3-5 years of Manufacturing experience required
  • Skills:
o Strong communication and organizational skills
o Project management experience
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Able to use AutoCad or similar design software
o Deep knowledge in line balancing, staffing calculations, productivity analysis/loss analysis, capacity analysis, ergonomic risk analysis, time studies, standardized work, PFMEA, lean manufacturing, and statistical process control
o Experience developing production simulation models
o Experience with low volume / high complexity manufacturing
o Knowledge Delmia software platform and/or TimerPro or similar time and motion study software a plus.

  • Desired: Six Sigma certification
  • Travel: Potential visits to vendors, other plants, or corporate office
  • A favorable background screening, Drug Screening, and proof of work authorization in the United States is required for employment.
Responsibilities:

  • Implement, support and facilitate Lean Manufacturing principles to improve operational efficiencies and eliminate waste in the refrigerated trailer production facility.
  • Perform time studies, capacity analysis, layout/production flow analysis and document standard work in a low volume, high variation facility
  • Design flow of work to minimize waste and optimize throughput
  • Develop and maintain standard labor hours, cycle time and takt time data
  • Use data, information and reports to identify waste in the system and improve operational efficiency by utilizing value stream mapping and other tools
  • Improve the flow and storage of material into and through the facility to reduce waste associated movement and handling
  • Develop and document staffing plans for each segment of the facility
  • Initiate and implement cost reduction projects
  • Analysis and improve job safety through ergonomic risk identification and reduction
  • Responsible for execution of the facilities PFMEA process
  • Evaluate make-buy opportunities through the facility
Why You Should Apply?

  • Enjoy a good work, life balance with a 4 day work week, Monday Thursday.
  • Be a part of the newest of 9 manufacturing plants with great growth opportunities.
  • Feel great satisfaction being part of continuous improvement to a leading manufacturer s processes and work flows.
  • Being a part of a team that can network across the nation.
  • Competitive Pay, Advancement Opportunities & Tuition Reimbursement
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employee
Primary Location
*:
  • US-TN-Huntsville
Work Locations
*:
  • Huntsville Plant 470 Huntsville Industrial Drive Huntsville 37756
Job
*:
  • Engineering
Schedule
*:
  • Full-time
Shift
*:
  • 1st Shift
Location: Huntsville Plant 470 Huntsville Industrial Drive Huntsville 37756, Huntsville, TN

Location: Huntsville Plant 470 Huntsville Industrial Drive Huntsville 37756, Huntsville, TN

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Example 5

About us

Greenline Industries is a small business in Beaufort, SC. We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:
  • Modern office setting


*Job Summary:*

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in mechanical knowledge, CNC, industrial equipment, robot programming, welding, root cause analysis, industrial engineering, logic controllers, automation, and schematics.

*Duties:*

- Designing efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to create a product or provide a service

- Analyzing product specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods

- Developing and implementing quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs

- Evaluating industrial processes to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices

- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations

*Experience:*

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

- Proven experience in industrial engineering roles

- Proficiency in mechanical knowledge, CNC programming, robot programming, welding techniques

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis

- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

- Familiarity with logic controllers and reading schematics

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our team as an Industrial Engineer, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 2 years
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
Work setting:
  • In-person
  • Manufacturing facility



Ability to Commute:
  • Beaufort, SC 29906 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Beaufort, SC 29906: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 6

Industrial Engineer

Company Profile: Isoclima Specialty Glass LLC is leading provider of Ballistic Security Glass. We are a trusted supplier of the United States State Department, the United States Military, School Districts (including LA, Houston, among others), Detention Facilities, along with countless commercial applications. Our Manufacturing, Research & Development, and Testing is all performed in house within our Selma, Alabama production facility. We stand behind our life safety products and aim to provide the market with the highest quality standards.

Position Overview: As a growing company our goal is continuous improvement. Both in the markets with our product offerings and within the manufacturing process. We are looking for individuals with an industrial (or similar) engineering background who can help access and improve our manufacturing team and processes. This position will play a key role in instituting lean initiatives, developing and deploying strategic production plans, and working with senior management to meet company objectives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Selma, AL 36703: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • Engineering: 1 year Location: One location

Example 7

Please apply on our website here: [website]

We are looking for an experienced and skilled industrial/manufacturing engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing and improving the material handling and storage systems. You will also oversee the implementation and installation the systems and ensure they meet our quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize material handling processes, layouts, and labor requirements using 2D AutoCAD and other engineering tools
  • Analyze and manage the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) data and material planning for the production lines
  • Create and update material storage area layouts to maximize space utilization and efficiency
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and obtain buy-off on the proposed concepts and layouts
  • Develop and document the facilities requirements for the material handling and storage systems
  • Supervise and support the installation, testing, and operation of the systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or problems with the systems
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the systems and suggest improvements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field highly desired
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering
  • Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Access; familiarity with other software tools is a plus
  • Knowledgeable in material systems, material planning, PFEP data analysis, and warehouse space optimization strategies
  • Familiar with lean manufacturing principles and practices
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 2 years
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Work setting:
  • In-person



Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
  • industrial manufacturing/engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
  • AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
  • 25% Location: In person

Example 8

Summary:

Reports directly to the VP of Manufacturing and performs functions necessary for the development of changes to materials and methods that will improve quality and reduce cost of present and future products. Coordinates with reliability and design engineers, purchasing, manufacturing, field service and vendors to effect changes. Manages new product releases and ECN implementation between engineering and manufacturing functions. Provides technical direction, expertise, assistance, advice and guidance to plant personnel. Overseas maintenance projects, maintenance personnel and quality assurance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develops and documents assembly and test procedures for manufacturing components and assembly

Maintains and updates all Bills of Materials, routings, component and assembly drawings

Coordinates product transfer and ECN s while ensuring consistent and accurate communication flow

Responsible for providing proper tools, design fixtures, making adjustments to fixtures for proper operation and performs any variety of operations to maintain the flow of work and insures the quality of products and services provided

Performs methods and procedures analysis and implements improvements that will improve productivity and reduce costs of production, inventory control, purchasing and shipping.

Trains assembly personnel with an emphasis on quality, efficiency and safety

Develops and presents make versus buy proposals, performs value analysis studies and develops plan layout features that will enhance productivity

Supervises Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments

Additional Responsibilities:

Evaluates capital equipment needs and costs and provides justification for capital purchases

Interacts closely with Service Technicians/RMA Department on resolving customer product issues, coordinating corrective action with appropriate assembly departments

Performs forklift training and maintains certification records

Responsible for plant safety program, lockout/tagout and hazardous material procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge AND SKILL Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering preferred or an Associate degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, industrial technology or equivalent certificate and experience required.

Experience in methods improvement, time standards, value analysis, quality improvement, cost reduction and other related fields in a manufacturing environment is desired

  • Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software and drafting procedures, 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other) required

Must be skilled in productivity enhancement, quality improvement techniques and general facilities maintenance

Knowledge and proficiency in use of windows based computer systems in the areas of word processing, spread sheets and manufacturing resource software

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Experience level:
  • 1 year
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Work setting:
  • In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Owensville, MO 65066: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • Associate (Required)

Shift availability:
  • Day Shift Location: One location

Example 9

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a leading asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions. We provide our customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet your changing demands and volumes. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal and specialized services that can be utilized throughout your entire supply chain.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:
  • Layout design, including storage areas and work cell/assembly areas
  • Plan for every part development (PFEP)
  • Material flow analysis
  • Line side delivery design, planning, and implementation
  • Process development and design
  • Time studies
  • Lean manufacturing principles and implementation
  • Data analysis
  • Visual factory
  • Continuous improvement
  • Error proofing

The ideal candidate will possess experience with the following computer programs:
  • Microsoft Excel and Access (must be proficient)
  • AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Proplanner (preferred)
  • Factory Flow (preferred)
  • M.O.S.T. (preferred)
  • Writing and developing Macros in Excel (preferred)

Other requirements include:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering
  • 0-5 years of engineering experience within a warehouse or distribution environment (preferred)
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines

This position offers a competitive base salary and benefits package, as well as offering upward mobility within the company. If you are an energetic, self-motivated individual with the drive to become part of a growing organization, do not hesitate, respond today!

Check us out at: [website]!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Education:
  • High school or equivalent Location: One location

Example 10

Summary

The purpose of this position is to develop and sustain efficient operational methods for engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain that improve profitability. This position is responsible for calculating and maintaining production capacity and product cost of manufacturing lines for compound semiconductor laser chip.

Job Duties

  • Collaborate with production and engineering team to understand operations, and develop solutions to meet Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
  • Determine metrics and create comprehensive dashboards to monitor the progress and effectively communicate with leadership.
  • Drive the projects to increase productivity, reduce lead-time, improve quality, and cost savings.
  • Identify manufacturing capabilities and limitations; calculate production capacity and coordinate with production control team.
  • Analyze and ensure material transactions are executed properly, accurately, and timely.
  • Improve labor productivity through the development/deployment of best-known methods and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Assist accounting department with the analysis of production-related cost variance.
  • Define requirements, business processes, and develop customized MES systems with IT department.
  • Calculate and maintain the Methods of Manufacture (MOM) Bill of Materials & Bill of Operations for compound semiconductor laser products.
  • Identify process tools and maintain the list of production line property to support changes.
  • Develop and document procedures, and work instructions.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering is required .

Experience
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions and determine strategies based upon data.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
  • MES and ERP knowledge preferred.
  • SQL and other programing skills preferred.
  • LabVIEW programming experience a plus.
Others
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills.
  • Effective communicating ideas using written and verbal means at all levels of management and across diverse functional teams.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Location
  • Sugar Land, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: One location

Example 11

JOB Summary

Microfabrica is an advanced technology company and the world leader in 3D micro-scale additive manufacturing, providing the only high volume, micro-scale, additive manufacturing platform on the market that yields complex metal structures and assemblies at a scale not previously possible.

Reporting to the Director, Production, the Industrial Engineer is responsible for data collection, analysis, constructing and updating capacity models and product cost models, and capacity and workflow planning. Industrial Engineer works with the Manufacturing leadership team to ensure that Microfabrica's goals for capacity, output, productivity and quality are met.

Essential Functions OF THE JOB

  • Data collection of manufacturing labor, materials, process times, etc.
  • Analyzes collected data and validates data, models and conclusions
  • Constructs and updates capacity models from product, process, equipment and labor data
  • Analyzes product inputs and capacity models to perform capacity planning
  • Analyzes workflow, cycle time and bottlenecks for production resource planning
  • Develops workflow models using theory of constraints
  • Works with manufacturing leadership team to execute to workflow models
  • Analyzes labor, material and fixed costs to develop and update product costing models
  • Manages projects as needed
  • Reviews and optimizes production work documentation as needed

JOB Qualiications & Requirements
  • [website] in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
  • 2 5 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer.
  • Experience in capacity analysis, capacity planning and product costing.
  • Experience in Wafer Fab in production mode

Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma training and certification. Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles in manufacturing situations

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities
  • Well organized
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to set and meet goals

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
  • Signing bonus

Application Question(s):
  • Do you have experience on capacity analysis, capacity planning and product costing?

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
  • Industrial engineering: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Location: One location
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What does an 10552494industrial engineer22.54engineer8.84manufacturing engineer8.05mechanical engineer4.33process engineer3.93653956203227000.0088639.02185000.00YEARLY733105042025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Industrial Engineer do?

Industrial Engineers are professionals who build various production layouts for companies. They’ll design these layouts to improve productivity, reduce wastefulness in the workplace and cut costs. Industrial Engineers will usually monitor the overall operations of a company to find new ways to increase its efficiencies through new production designs.

They’ll carefully analyze the company’s current processes and production schedules and will design new production processes accordingly. These employees will also design various control systems to help minimize costs and increase production quality. They’ll compile equipment and material lists, cost analyses, production cost estimations and purchase orders before implementing new projects.

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Successful Industrial Engineers have certain skills and qualifications that will assist them in their role, which include:

  • Industrial Engineers use both basic and advanced calculations to determine the current and potential productivity of a process. The ability to use calculus, trigonometry, algebra and other types of math is important in this position.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for an 10552494industrial engineer22.54engineer8.84manufacturing engineer8.05mechanical engineer4.33process engineer3.93653956203227000.0088639.02185000.00YEARLY733105042025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Industrial Engineer. They must be aware of a business’s needs while making technical recommendations understandable.
  • Good leadership skills assist the Industrial Engineer in implementing productivity changes. The ability to develop relationships with coworkers is useful when making recommendations.
  • Industrial Engineers often need to create viable solutions for a variety of challenges. Whether it is to improve the production of a certain product or to reduce waste, the ability to develop a plan to overcome the problem is important.
  • Industrial Engineers need to use analytical skills to evaluate and interpret data. They also use these skills to create reports and describe the results to company decision-makers.

Industrial Engineer salary expectations

The average salary for an Industrial Engineer is $74,078 per year. Salaries may vary depending on geographical location, level of experience and size of the organization.

Industrial Engineer salary expectations

2025-10-0127000.0088639.02185000.00YEARLY
  • Common salary: 88639.02 YEARLY
  • Typical salaries range from 27000.00 - 185000.00 YEARLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Industrial Engineer education and training requirements

Industrial Engineers need at least a bachelor’s degree, but some hiring managers may prefer candidates who have a master’s degree. Relevant fields of study include industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and civil engineering. In order to earn a PE license, Industrial Engineers need to work under the supervision of a licensed professional for at least four years.

Industrial Engineer experience requirements

Previous experience, either in an entry-level position or internship, is often required to work as an Industrial Engineer. Some hiring managers may prefer to hire a candidate with minimal experience and train within the company, whereas others prefer to hire an Industrial Engineer who is licensed and has many years of previous experience. The needs of the company will often dictate the experience requirements.

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