Entry Level Industrial Engineer Jobs
New grad industrial engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or capstone project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Automotive, with employers like Louis Dreyfus Company, Deckers Brands, and Spirit AeroSystems hiring at this level now.
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Take the lead in driving innovation
At Volvo Cars, we are committed to advancing safety, sustainability and electrification. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who can identify challenges before they arise and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards.
When you choose a career with Volvo Cars, you’re not just joining a company – you’re helping shape the future of mobility.
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Role Overview:
The role of Sr Industrialization engineer – Potting is to coordinate and follow-up on all Manufacturing Engineering process changes over related projects and assignments within the area of responsibility to fulfill the defined goals (quality, lead time, cost efficiency, safety/health/environment). The area of activity is part of Volvo Cars Charleston Battery Shop. As Sr Engineer you will also have responsibility for training new engineers.
What you'll do
Role Description:
Design, integrate, and optimize manufacturing systems and associated production processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, lead equipment suppliers, and line integrators to develop robust production solutions that improve manufacturability, increase efficiency, and reduce overall production costs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for securing all ME Battery Industrialization deliveries in the defined area
- Leads or executes equipment projects (develops, calculates, plans, procures, and verifies) for the plants.
- Performs safety-, reliability- and cost analyses.
- Performs Equipment FMEA.
- Predicts as many risks and problems as possible, and escalates when needed
- Secure planning, both short and long range
- Fulfill Project target KPI’s
- Lead/Guide team members – Give direction where needed
- Follow up of equipment suppliers' deliveries as part of the daily work
- Responsible for that contract demands are fulfilled within responsibility area, example: cycle time, capacity, capability, treatment and or application quality (Potting or Foam).
- Follow up and summarize issues during Industrialization phase within area of responsibility.
- Communicate with transparency, escalate and handshake deviations in time.
What you'll bring
Experience and Qualifications:
- University degree or similar experience
- Understanding of polymer chemistry, pot life, exothermic cure reactions, and viscosity.
- Experience with dispensing equipment
- Communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and mentor colleagues.
- Project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS-office and MS-project.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Project and time management skills.
- Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistency with the highest ethical standards.
- Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions.
Team Member eligibility requirements for applying for a posting within Volvo Cars Charleston
- All Team Members must have been in their current position for at least 12 months when applying for any new positions unless otherwise specified in the job posting. Exceptions may be granted with the approval of their current department director and the People Experience Director.
- Team Members must not be on a Performance Improvement Plan or received a corrective action of a written warning or greater within the last 12 months.
- Team Members must meet the basic qualifications, as stated in the job posting.
- Transfer opportunities may be suspended based on business needs (e.g. Launch).
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.
In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.
We welcome your application!
Take the lead in driving innovation
At Volvo Cars, we are committed to advancing safety, sustainability and electrification. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who can identify challenges before they arise and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards.
When you choose a career with Volvo Cars, you’re not just joining a company – you’re helping shape the future of mobility.
Let's introduce ourselves
Role Overview:
The role of Sr Industrialization engineer – Potting is to coordinate and follow-up on all Manufacturing Engineering process changes over related projects and assignments within the area of responsibility to fulfill the defined goals (quality, lead time, cost efficiency, safety/health/environment). The area of activity is part of Volvo Cars Charleston Battery Shop. As Sr Engineer you will also have responsibility for training new engineers.
What you'll do
Role Description:
Design, integrate, and optimize manufacturing systems and associated production processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, lead equipment suppliers, and line integrators to develop robust production solutions that improve manufacturability, increase efficiency, and reduce overall production costs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for securing all ME Battery Industrialization deliveries in the defined area
- Leads or executes equipment projects (develops, calculates, plans, procures, and verifies) for the plants.
- Performs safety-, reliability- and cost analyses.
- Performs Equipment FMEA.
- Predicts as many risks and problems as possible, and escalates when needed
- Secure planning, both short and long range
- Fulfill Project target KPI’s
- Lead/Guide team members – Give direction where needed
- Follow up of equipment suppliers' deliveries as part of the daily work
- Responsible for that contract demands are fulfilled within responsibility area, example: cycle time, capacity, capability, treatment and or application quality (Potting or Foam).
- Follow up and summarize issues during Industrialization phase within area of responsibility.
- Communicate with transparency, escalate and handshake deviations in time.
What you'll bring
Experience and Qualifications:
- University degree or similar experience
- Understanding of polymer chemistry, pot life, exothermic cure reactions, and viscosity.
- Experience with dispensing equipment
- Communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and mentor colleagues.
- Project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS-office and MS-project.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Project and time management skills.
- Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistency with the highest ethical standards.
- Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions.
Team Member eligibility requirements for applying for a posting within Volvo Cars Charleston
- All Team Members must have been in their current position for at least 12 months when applying for any new positions unless otherwise specified in the job posting. Exceptions may be granted with the approval of their current department director and the People Experience Director.
- Team Members must not be on a Performance Improvement Plan or received a corrective action of a written warning or greater within the last 12 months.
- Team Members must meet the basic qualifications, as stated in the job posting.
- Transfer opportunities may be suspended based on business needs (e.g. Launch).
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.
In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.
We welcome your application!
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Entry Level Industrial Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level industrial engineer job?
Focus on showcasing hands-on work from internships, co-ops, or senior capstone projects, since most entry level roles expect candidates to demonstrate applied problem-solving rather than years of experience. Familiarity with process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, along with proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD or simulation software, gives candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight measurable outcomes, even from academic projects, strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level industrial engineers?
Companies hiring entry level industrial engineers right now include Louis Dreyfus Company, Deckers Brands, and Spirit AeroSystems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, logistics providers, and large healthcare or consumer goods operations that run structured new-grad or rotational engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level industrial engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 11% of entry level industrial engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on data analysis, process documentation, or supply chain coordination rather than plant-floor engineering.
Are these new grad industrial engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior industrial engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op placements toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged to apply" or "entry level" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level industrial engineers?
Entry Level industrial engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they rely on continuous process improvement, capacity planning, and efficiency analysis, functions that structured new-grad programs are specifically designed to develop.