Industrial Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Industrial Engineer jobs in Missouri are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, automotive supply chains, and logistics operations across St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Boeing, Emerson Electric, and Leggett & Platt are among the established Missouri employers with lasting industrial engineering needs. The most sought-after specialties in the state include lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and quality systems engineering, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior process roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerWatlow
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring9
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Sales Engineer (Industrial & Manufacturing Solutions)
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Sales Engineer (Industrial & Manufacturing Solutions)
TeepTrak
Kansas City, Missouri
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$65k - $80k/yr
Hybrid

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Industrial Engineer
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Industrial Engineer
Henniges Automotive
New Haven, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$60k - $70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
5,001-10,000

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Industrial Engineer - Sewing Operations
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Industrial Engineer - Sewing Operations
Alphapointe
Kansas City, Missouri
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$75k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Senior Electrical Engineer- Industrial Control Panels
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Senior Electrical Engineer- Industrial Control Panels
Watlow
Hannibal, Missouri
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Industrial Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
6 jobs
St. Louis
5 jobs
Clayton
2 jobs
Belton
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Hannibal
1 job
New Haven
1 job
High Ridge
1 job
Lees Summit
1 job

Industrial Engineer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Watlow2 open roles
Sargent & Lundy2 open roles
PARIC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineer jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma
  • Experience with process analysis, time studies, and workflow optimization in a manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with CAD software and engineering data management or ERP systems
  • Strong analytical and project management skills with demonstrated cross-functional collaboration
  • Professional Engineer licensure through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists preferred for senior roles

Industrial Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a industrial engineer in Missouri?

Most Missouri industrial engineer positions require a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program. Licensure as a Professional Engineer is administered by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists and is typically pursued by those moving into senior or consulting roles, starting with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam after graduation.

How much do industrial engineers make in Missouri?

Industrial engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $99,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,880 for the lowest 10% to over $143,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire industrial engineers in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring industrial engineers in Missouri include Watlow, Sargent & Lundy, and PARIC, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's aerospace, automotive supply chain, and consumer products manufacturing sectors generate consistent industrial engineering demand from both large corporations and regional manufacturers.

Which Missouri cities have the most industrial engineer jobs?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Clayton account for the largest concentration of industrial engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its aerospace and defense manufacturers and major logistics operations, while Kansas City's automotive supply chain facilities and distribution centers drive strong hiring there, and smaller metros follow the presence of regional manufacturing plants.

Are there remote industrial engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Industrial engineering is heavily hands-on by nature, requiring time on production floors and in facilities, so most Missouri roles are on-site or at most hybrid. About 60% of industrial engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote portion most commonly covering data analysis, project documentation, and systems design tasks.

How can I get hired as a industrial engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to structured new-graduate programs at Missouri's large manufacturers, where employers like Boeing in St. Louis and major automotive suppliers in the Kansas City area regularly hire entry-level industrial engineers into rotational or associate roles. Pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering credential, building a portfolio of process improvement projects from coursework or internships, and targeting positions titled manufacturing engineer, process technician, or quality engineer in adjacent functions can all open doors.

Where can I find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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