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Industrial Engineer

An Industrial Engineer optimizes complex processes, systems, and workflows within manufacturing plants, warehouses, or service operations, applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. They use CAD and simulation software to model production lines and supply chains, working closely with operations and quality teams to drive continuous process improvement. This role suits analytical, systems-thinking professionals who enjoy translating data into measurable operational gains.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Design facility layouts, material flow systems, and warehouse configurations to optimize space utilization and operational efficiency
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement projects that reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance production output
  • Conduct time studies and establish labor standards to measure productivity and guide workforce planning
  • Lead cross-functional teams to execute process improvements and oversee long-term manufacturing or operations initiatives
  • Apply automation and material handling solutions to streamline production and distribution operations
  • Use CAD and data analysis tools to model production systems and evaluate the impact of proposed changes

What Industrial Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does an Industrial Engineer make?

Too few Industrial Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 13 of 26 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Industrial Engineer roles?

26 open Industrial Engineer roles from 22 employers; the most at Boeing, Jabil and Rogue Fitness.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Industrial Engineer in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
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Employers
22

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Open Industrial Engineer roles (26)

Apply for Industrial Engineer at Gentex on their siteGentex

Industrial Engineer

Gentex

Zeeland, MI

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Industrial Engineer

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

Full-time · Pine Bluff, AR · $56,039 – $116,362

This federal position ensures munitions manufacturing complies with engineering specifications through quality planning, inspection oversight, and process improvement. It suits engineers with experience in quality control, statistical analysis, and manufacturing optimization who want to work in defense production.

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Industrial Engineer

Group O

Haslet, TX

This role designs and optimizes manufacturing systems to minimize waste and cost while maintaining quality and safety standards. It suits someone with strong analytical and technical skills who wants to improve production efficiency across workers, materials, equipment, and information flows.

Listed on Group O’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Industrial Engineer at Ariens on their site

Industrial Engineer

Ariens

Tn - Fayetteville

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Apply for Industrial Engineer at Jabil on their siteJabil

Industrial Engineer

Jabil

Salt Lake City, UT

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Apply for Industrial Engineer at Medtronic on their siteMedtronic

Industrial Engineer

Medtronic

Dexter, MI

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Staff Engineer, Industrial

Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Industrial Engineer to design and scale manufacturing systems for advanced aerospace products, including factory layouts, production planning, and greenfield facility development. This role suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence in a defense-tech environment.

Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Industrial Engineer

Rogue Fitness

Columbus, OH

Rogue Fitness is hiring a Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize warehouse and manufacturing operations in Columbus through process design, equipment selection, and automation strategy. This fully onsite role suits someone who enjoys data-driven problem-solving and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently.

Listed on Rogue Fitness’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Varian Medical Systems

Industrial Engineer / Continuous Improvement Specialist

Varian Medical Systems

EKI M · $74,350 – $102,234

This role leads continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives at a healthcare manufacturing site, using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive cost savings and quality gains. It suits an industrial engineer or operations professional with manufacturing experience who wants to grow into a leadership position overseeing cross-functional improvement projects.

Listed on Varian Medical Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Industrial Engineer at Taylor Corporation on their siteTaylor Corporation

Industrial Engineer

Taylor Corporation

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Likely next role (271)

Where Industrial Engineers commonly go next: Engineering Manager.

Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command

Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322

This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426

A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.

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SUPV Interdisciplinary

Defense Information Systems Agency

Fort Meade, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEERING & ARCHITECT)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980

This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

ENGINEER (GENERAL) SUPERVISOR

U.S. Marine Corps

Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370

This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.

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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Kittery, ME · $142,452 – $185,193

This is a supervisory engineering or architecture role with NAVFAC where you oversee design and construction projects for military facilities, managing both in-house staff and contractors from initial concept through completion. The position suits licensed professionals with several years of project and design management experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with federal acquisition and engineering standards.

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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)

Air National Guard Units

Jacksonville, FL · $106,437 – $138,370

This is a supervisory role managing engineering teams and operations for the Florida National Guard, requiring both technical engineering expertise and proven leadership experience overseeing multiple staff members and organizational functions. The position involves strategic planning, resource optimization, policy development, and accountability for subordinate supervisors' performance.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Software Engineering Manager, AI Observability & Evals Platform (New York, NY)

LangChain

Full-time · New York, NY · $200,000 – $250,000

Lead the engineering team building LangSmith, LangChain's platform for monitoring and evaluating AI systems in production. This role suits experienced engineering managers who want to shape the technical direction of AI infrastructure while mentoring a high-performing team.

Listed on LangChain’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Kayak.com

Senior Engineering Manager, K4B

Kayak.com

Vilnius Office · €7,080 – €7,900 / month · Remote

Lead one or more engineering teams at a travel technology company, owning the technical roadmap, engineering practices, and people development for a domain focused on supplier integrations and content delivery. This role suits experienced engineering managers who want to shape product strategy, build high-performing teams, and influence architecture in a fast-paced travel tech environment.

Listed on Kayak.com’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Engineering Manager at WinSystems on their siteWinSystems

Engineering Manager

WinSystems

Grand Prairie, TX

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Roles similar to Industrial Engineer (390)

From Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Control Systems Manager, Reliability Engineer.

Supervisory Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Omaha, NE · $118,204 – $145,483

A supervisory mechanical engineer position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, leading a design section while serving as the district's senior mechanical advisor on military, civil works, and environmental projects. The role suits experienced mechanical engineers ready to move into management and take responsibility for design quality across hydropower, flood control, HVAC, and related infrastructure systems.

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Apply for MECHANICAL ENGINEER at Naval Air Systems Command on their site

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Edwards, CA · $71,957 – $113,185

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Apply for Process Engineer at Huntsman Corporation on their siteHuntsman Corporation

Process Engineer

Huntsman Corporation

USA - AL - McIntosh

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Apply for Process Engineer at Johns Manville on their siteJohns Manville

Process Engineer

Johns Manville

Tucson, AZ

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Apply for Mechanical Engineer at Cleveland Clinic on their site

Mechanical Engineer

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

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CPS SENIOR HYPERSONICS RESIDENT ENGINEER

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Huntsville, AL · $130,987 – $197,200

A senior engineer will oversee weapon systems production at a government facility, managing technical compliance, evaluating manufacturing issues, and approving hardware dispositions. This role suits someone with extensive engineering experience who can independently exercise technical authority and lead complex program oversight.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Manufacturing Engineer at NOV Inc. on their siteNOV Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer

NOV Inc.

Grand Bay, AL

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Air Force Safety Center

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $127,141 – $165,288

This role advises Air Force leadership on mechanical safety in nuclear weapons systems, developing policy and design criteria while representing the Air Force on defense and interagency boards. It suits experienced mechanical engineers with deep expertise in nuclear weapons system operations and a track record of solving complex safety problems at the senior level.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Process Engineer at Remington Ammunition on their siteRemington Ammunition

Process Engineer

Remington Ammunition

Lonoke, AR

Listed on Remington Ammunition’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Mechanical Engineer at U.S. Coast Guard on their site

Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Coast Guard

Glen Burnie, MD · $70,623 – $133,142

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Skills Industrial Engineer postings ask for

Measured from the 26 open roles, not from a curated list.

Employers hiring Industrial Engineers

22 in total, most open roles first.

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