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Forge the Future of Heavy Industry
Are you passionate about solving complex mechanical challenges and building relationships with some of the largest steel producers in the world? Do you thrive in heavy industrial environments where every project is critical to plant performance, uptime, and profitability?
In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is seeking an experienced Industrial Sales Engineer to drive technical sales and engineering solutions throughout the steel and forging industries. This is a unique opportunity to combine your engineering expertise, mechanical aptitude, and business development skills while working with industry-leading field machining technologies.
You will partner directly with steel mills, rolling operations, forging facilities, and heavy manufacturing plants to deliver innovative onsite machining and repair solutions that keep essential equipment running and production moving.
Why Join IPM?
- Industry leader in precision field machining and industrial services
- High-impact role supporting critical infrastructure and manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge repair technologies and engineering solutions
- Competitive compensation package
- Career growth within a respected international organization
- Work with some of the most recognizable names in steel and heavy manufacturing
What You'll Do
Drive Technical Sales Growth
- Develop and expand relationships with steel mills, forging operations, rolling mills, and heavy industrial manufacturers
- Identify new business opportunities and convert technical challenges into profitable projects
- Present innovative field machining solutions to plant engineers, maintenance managers, and executive decision-makers
- Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and maintenance organizations
Provide Technical Expertise
- Evaluate customer equipment issues and recommend precision repair solutions
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, tolerances, and specifications
-
Consult on applications including:
- Line boring
- Journal repairs
- Flange facing
- Precision machining
- Mechanical alignment
- Rotating equipment repair
- Conduct on-site equipment assessments and troubleshooting activities
Deliver Winning Proposals
- Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and operations teams
- Develop accurate scopes of work, quotations, and technical proposals
- Support project execution from initial customer consultation through successful completion
- Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and project pipelines
Represent Industry Excellence
- Participate in trade shows, customer visits, technical seminars, and industry events
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
- Promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in industrial sales, technical sales, applications engineering, or engineering support within the steel, forging, mining, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors
- Proven success selling engineered services, industrial solutions, or capital equipment
- Experience working with steel mills, rolling operations, forging facilities, or heavy manufacturing environments
Technical Expertise
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Strong understanding of:
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Rotating machinery
- Gearboxes
- Hydraulic systems
- Structural components
- Machining processes and tolerances
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
- Familiarity with metallurgical processes and industrial repair methodologies
Education
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred
- Journeyman machinist, millwright, or equivalent hands-on industrial experience highly valued
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and customer-focused
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and CRM systems
Safety & Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 60% throughout North America and internationally
- Valid driver's license required
- OSHA 10 certification preferred
- Commitment to safe work practices in demanding industrial environments
Work Environment
This position regularly operates in steel mills, forging plants, machine shops, fabrication facilities, and other heavy industrial locations where exposure to large machinery, overhead cranes, welding operations, elevated work areas, and industrial manufacturing processes is common. Appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety protocols are required.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an experienced industrial sales professional who can speak the language of engineers, maintenance teams, and plant leadership, and you want to help solve some of the toughest mechanical challenges in the steel industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that keeps industry running.
Forge the Future of Heavy Industry
Are you passionate about solving complex mechanical challenges and building relationships with some of the largest steel producers in the world? Do you thrive in heavy industrial environments where every project is critical to plant performance, uptime, and profitability?
In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is seeking an experienced Industrial Sales Engineer to drive technical sales and engineering solutions throughout the steel and forging industries. This is a unique opportunity to combine your engineering expertise, mechanical aptitude, and business development skills while working with industry-leading field machining technologies.
You will partner directly with steel mills, rolling operations, forging facilities, and heavy manufacturing plants to deliver innovative onsite machining and repair solutions that keep essential equipment running and production moving.
Why Join IPM?
- Industry leader in precision field machining and industrial services
- High-impact role supporting critical infrastructure and manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge repair technologies and engineering solutions
- Competitive compensation package
- Career growth within a respected international organization
- Work with some of the most recognizable names in steel and heavy manufacturing
What You'll Do
Drive Technical Sales Growth
- Develop and expand relationships with steel mills, forging operations, rolling mills, and heavy industrial manufacturers
- Identify new business opportunities and convert technical challenges into profitable projects
- Present innovative field machining solutions to plant engineers, maintenance managers, and executive decision-makers
- Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and maintenance organizations
Provide Technical Expertise
- Evaluate customer equipment issues and recommend precision repair solutions
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, tolerances, and specifications
-
Consult on applications including:
- Line boring
- Journal repairs
- Flange facing
- Precision machining
- Mechanical alignment
- Rotating equipment repair
- Conduct on-site equipment assessments and troubleshooting activities
Deliver Winning Proposals
- Collaborate with engineering, estimating, and operations teams
- Develop accurate scopes of work, quotations, and technical proposals
- Support project execution from initial customer consultation through successful completion
- Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and project pipelines
Represent Industry Excellence
- Participate in trade shows, customer visits, technical seminars, and industry events
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
- Promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in industrial sales, technical sales, applications engineering, or engineering support within the steel, forging, mining, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors
- Proven success selling engineered services, industrial solutions, or capital equipment
- Experience working with steel mills, rolling operations, forging facilities, or heavy manufacturing environments
Technical Expertise
-
Strong understanding of:
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Rotating machinery
- Gearboxes
- Hydraulic systems
- Structural components
- Machining processes and tolerances
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
- Familiarity with metallurgical processes and industrial repair methodologies
Education
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred
- Journeyman machinist, millwright, or equivalent hands-on industrial experience highly valued
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and customer-focused
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and CRM systems
Safety & Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 60% throughout North America and internationally
- Valid driver's license required
- OSHA 10 certification preferred
- Commitment to safe work practices in demanding industrial environments
Work Environment
This position regularly operates in steel mills, forging plants, machine shops, fabrication facilities, and other heavy industrial locations where exposure to large machinery, overhead cranes, welding operations, elevated work areas, and industrial manufacturing processes is common. Appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety protocols are required.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an experienced industrial sales professional who can speak the language of engineers, maintenance teams, and plant leadership, and you want to help solve some of the toughest mechanical challenges in the steel industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that keeps industry running.
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy56
- Amazon27
- Northrop Grumman25
- Kiewit Corporation23
- Lockheed Martin17
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services37
- Electronics & Hardware18
- Energy16
- Manufacturing16
- Technology & Software13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC and value stream mapping
- Experience with simulation and modeling software such as Arena, AutoCAD, or similar tools
- Ability to analyze production data, conduct time studies, and develop capacity planning models
- Familiarity with ERP and MES systems used to track production schedules and inventory
- Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Tips for Your Industrial Engineer Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Industrial engineer resumes live or die on metrics. Replace vague claims with concrete outcomes: cycle time reduced by a specific percentage, waste eliminated in dollar terms, throughput increased per shift. Hiring managers in manufacturing and logistics expect this level of specificity before they call you.
List your Lean and Six Sigma credentials prominently
Your Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Many applicant tracking systems filter on these terms, and recruiters for plant and operations roles check for them immediately.
Target openings by industry vertical, not just title
An industrial engineer role in semiconductor fabrication requires different tooling knowledge than one in food and beverage production. Tailor your application materials to the specific vertical, referencing relevant equipment, regulatory standards, or production environments you have worked in.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case-style technical screen
Many industrial engineer interviews include a process improvement scenario where you walk through root-cause analysis and a solution. Practice structuring your answer using a defined methodology, such as DMAIC or value stream mapping, so your approach is clear and repeatable under pressure.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask specifically about capital project authority, headcount influence, and which cross-functional teams you will partner with. Industrial engineers in narrowly scoped roles often stall professionally, so clarifying these boundaries during the offer stage protects your long-term career trajectory.
Industrial Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial engineers?
Sargent & Lundy, Amazon, and Northrop Grumman are hiring the most industrial engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations roles.
How many industrial engineer jobs are remote?
About 46% of industrial engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant and operations roles. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include supply chain analytics, systems engineering, and process consulting, where work is primarily data-driven rather than floor-based.
How do you become an industrial engineer?
You earn a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering field, which covers core topics such as operations research, ergonomics, statistics, and production systems. From there, you build practical experience through internships or entry-level roles in manufacturing or logistics, then strengthen your credentials with Lean or Six Sigma certifications as you take on more complex improvement projects.
How do you get hired as an industrial engineer with little or no experience?
Entry-level industrial engineer candidates get traction by leading with capstone projects, co-op experience, or any academic work that involved process analysis or data-driven problem solving. Targeting manufacturers, distribution centers, and hospitals that run formal rotational programs gives you structured exposure to multiple production environments early in your career, which accelerates hiring consideration.
What does the industrial engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your engineering background and specific domain experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past improvement project in detail. Many employers then include a case exercise or plant tour where you observe a process and propose efficiency changes, finishing with a panel interview that includes operations managers and potential peer engineers.
Where can I find and apply to industrial engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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