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INTRODUCTION
Become our next FutureStarter
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Industrial Engineer
Country/Region: US
Location:
Marshall, IL, US, 62441
Req ID 88607 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
About the team:
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the activities related to the support of all manufacturing processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.
What you can look forward to as Industrial Engineer:
- Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple manufacturing lines and testing areas.
- Lead in the development & design of plant layout strategies in support of multiple manufacturing lines.
- Assist in the development and justification of Capital Expenditures.
- Provide technical support to various groups in support of new product launches.
- Assist in identifying & driving continuous improvement activities in Engineering and Manufacturing to achieve a Lean Mfg. Environment.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making any adaptations or modifications.
- Assistance in the development and coordination of a 5-year plant capital budget.
- Provide process input into CR’s (Customer Requests for Quote) for new and existing products.
- Support the development of product routings in a SAP enterprise resource planning system.
YOUR PROFILE AS INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 3 - 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong time study skills along with a strong understanding of capacity planning.
- Experience in determining & eliminating productivity constraints, i.e., Process bottlenecks, poor efficiency, etc. and identifying the impacts through capacity & cost analysis.
- Experience in developing simulation models of Mfg. processes & methods that are small scale in scope.
- Principle knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) & knowledge Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., SAP).
- Experience in supporting customer quotes and a basic knowledge of cost factors.
- Team leadership skills, strong project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
- Experience utilizing Problem solving and decision-making tools.
- Personal computer applications proficiency with ability to support AutoCAD and MS Office applications with strong skills utilizing advanced Excel tools.
- Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Industrial Engineer and apply now!
CONTACT
Bethany Vijayakumar
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
FIND OUT HOW WE WORK AT ZF:
NEAREST MAJOR MARKET: Decatur
JOB SEGMENT: Six Sigma Black Belt, ERP, Lean Six Sigma, Industrial Engineer, Six Sigma, Management, Technology, Engineering
INTRODUCTION
Become our next FutureStarter
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Industrial Engineer
Country/Region: US
Location:
Marshall, IL, US, 62441
Req ID 88607 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
About the team:
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the activities related to the support of all manufacturing processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.
What you can look forward to as Industrial Engineer:
- Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple manufacturing lines and testing areas.
- Lead in the development & design of plant layout strategies in support of multiple manufacturing lines.
- Assist in the development and justification of Capital Expenditures.
- Provide technical support to various groups in support of new product launches.
- Assist in identifying & driving continuous improvement activities in Engineering and Manufacturing to achieve a Lean Mfg. Environment.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making any adaptations or modifications.
- Assistance in the development and coordination of a 5-year plant capital budget.
- Provide process input into CR’s (Customer Requests for Quote) for new and existing products.
- Support the development of product routings in a SAP enterprise resource planning system.
YOUR PROFILE AS INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 3 - 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong time study skills along with a strong understanding of capacity planning.
- Experience in determining & eliminating productivity constraints, i.e., Process bottlenecks, poor efficiency, etc. and identifying the impacts through capacity & cost analysis.
- Experience in developing simulation models of Mfg. processes & methods that are small scale in scope.
- Principle knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) & knowledge Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., SAP).
- Experience in supporting customer quotes and a basic knowledge of cost factors.
- Team leadership skills, strong project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
- Experience utilizing Problem solving and decision-making tools.
- Personal computer applications proficiency with ability to support AutoCAD and MS Office applications with strong skills utilizing advanced Excel tools.
- Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Industrial Engineer and apply now!
CONTACT
Bethany Vijayakumar
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
FIND OUT HOW WE WORK AT ZF:
NEAREST MAJOR MARKET: Decatur
JOB SEGMENT: Six Sigma Black Belt, ERP, Lean Six Sigma, Industrial Engineer, Six Sigma, Management, Technology, Engineering
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple542
- Amazon175
- Applied Materials130
- Stellantis129
- Micron Technology128
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware1,941
- Manufacturing1,450
- Consulting & Professional Services966
- Technology & Software750
- Automotive552
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 field
- Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for production and inventory management
- Ability to analyze time studies, workflow data, and statistical process control charts
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar software for facility layout and workflow design
- Professional Engineer licensure or active progress toward PE certification a plus
Tips for Your Industrial Engineer Job Search
Quantify your process improvement results
Industrial engineer resumes live or die on measurable outcomes. Replace vague bullets with specific numbers: cycle time reduced, throughput increased, scrap rate cut. Hiring managers scan for evidence you moved a metric, not just that you ran a kaizen event.
Match your tools to each job description
Different employers weight simulation software, ERP systems, and statistical tools differently. Tailor your resume to mirror the exact tools listed, whether that's Arena, SAP, Minitab, or AutoCAD, so your application clears automated screening before a human reads it.
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.
Target industries where your methods transfer
Lean and Six Sigma methods originated in automotive and electronics but now drive hiring in healthcare operations, fulfillment centers, and food production. If your background is in one sector, explicitly name the cross-industry transferability of your methodology in your cover letter.
Prepare a project walkthrough for interviews
Most industrial engineer interviews include a technical deep-dive on a past improvement project. Prepare a structured walkthrough covering the baseline state, your analytical approach, the solution you implemented, and the measured result. Vague answers about team projects consistently lose offers.
Negotiate using scope not just title
When evaluating offers, ask about capital authority, headcount access, and which functions you'll have direct versus advisory influence over. Two roles with the same title can have dramatically different scope, and that difference compounds over time far more than base pay does.
Industrial Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial engineers?
The companies hiring the most industrial engineers right now include Apple, Amazon, and Applied Materials, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many industrial engineer jobs are remote?
About 9% of industrial engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role is inherently tied to physical production environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are supply chain analytics, industrial data engineering, and process consulting roles that don't require daily floor presence.
How do you become an industrial engineer?
Earn a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field such as mechanical or systems engineering. Build foundational skills in Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis during coursework or internships. Pursue a Green Belt certification early in your career to validate methodology knowledge. Gain hands-on floor or operations experience, then specialize in the sector or function where your process work creates the clearest measurable value.
Can you get hired as an industrial engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level industrial engineer roles are genuinely accessible with a relevant degree and internship or co-op experience in a production or operations environment. Employers hiring at the junior level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate they've run a time study, built a process map, or contributed to a kaizen event, even in an academic or intern context. Certifications like a Lean Green Belt strengthen a thin resume meaningfully.
What does the industrial engineer interview process look like?
Most industrial engineer interview processes involve an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering methods and tools, and an onsite or virtual loop that includes a project walkthrough, a case study or data exercise, and behavioral questions with operations or manufacturing managers. Some employers add a facility tour or a whiteboard session asking you to map and improve a sample process. The project walkthrough is consistently the stage that determines offers.
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 employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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