Industrial Engineer Jobs in Utah
Industrial Engineer jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where aerospace, defense manufacturing, and technology sectors keep demand high for process improvement, lean operations, and supply chain specialists. Major employers with lasting Utah footprints include Northrop Grumman, Intermountain Health, and Lucid Motors, all of which regularly seek industrial engineers at entry, mid, and senior levels. The strongest demand right now is in manufacturing optimization, quality systems, and facilities planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?
Position Overview
The Site Industrial Engineer ensures the optimal process flow and facilities for each process, as well as the optimal plant and process layout to guarantee:
- The safety of employees
- The quality of products
- High efficiency of processes
- Productive capacity that meets delivery schedules
This role also involves defining and monitoring, together with the Engineering Site Lead, the optimal cycle times for each operation and the headcount needed to support requirements.
What you'll do
- Perform weekly safety process walks and implement effective countermeasures to identified industrial engineering (IE) risks, ensuring zero accidents or ergonomic issues.
- Develop and implement optimal plant layouts.
- Develop and implement optimal process layouts for each plant process.
- Develop and implement optimal process flows for each process, including packaging.
- Measure and define cycle times for each plant operation.
- Audit cycle times for each operation monthly.
- Define the required headcount for each process monthly based on forecasted volume.
- Develop and obtain approval for the "Need to Run" format on a monthly basis, supported by the Engineering Site Lead.
- Analyze process flows to balance production lines as needed.
- Perform ergonomic analyses and evaluations for all plant operations.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in completing industrial engineering studies, analyses, or evaluations.
- Develop and maintain standard work procedures for industrial engineering topics.
- Define the best process layouts for new processes (launches/new projects) in collaboration with the CoE Process Lead and Engineering Site Lead.
- Define initial cycle times for new processes (launches/new projects) in collaboration with the CoE Process Lead and Engineering Site Lead.
- Develop and implement optimal process flows for new processes (launches/new projects) in collaboration with the CoE Process Lead and Engineering Site Lead, including packaging.
- Support launches/new projects with any other Industrial Engineering deliverables.
- Validate cycle times and headcount during LV1 performance.
- Lead and perform cycle time and headcount studies as needed.
- Lead productive capacity studies and validation for current or new processes as needed.
- Validate cycle times and headcount during LV2 performance.
- Support special projects development and implementation regarding IE topics as needed.
- Remove any roadblocks related to Industrial Engineering that could prevent achieving operational metrics.
- Support the Engineering Site Lead on Industrial Engineering topics for the plant.
- Establish SMART goals for Industrial Engineering KPIs.
- Communicate potential risks or major issues related to Industrial Engineering to the Engineering Site Lead.
- All other duties as assigned
Who you are
- Engineering degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years experience in industrial engineering required, 5 years experience preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in project management (desirable)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Proficient planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Results-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- High attention to detail
- Willingness to travel (10%+)
What's in it for you?
- Annual base salary range: $95,000 - $115,000
- Bonus target range: 20%
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?
Position Overview
The Site Industrial Engineer ensures the optimal process flow and facilities for each process, as well as the optimal plant and process layout to guarantee:
- The safety of employees
- The quality of products
- High efficiency of processes
- Productive capacity that meets delivery schedules
This role also involves defining and monitoring, together with the Engineering Site Lead, the optimal cycle times for each operation and the headcount needed to support requirements.
What you'll do
- Perform weekly safety process walks and implement effective countermeasures to identified industrial engineering (IE) risks, ensuring zero accidents or ergonomic issues.
- Develop and implement optimal plant layouts.
- Develop and implement optimal process layouts for each plant process.
- Develop and implement optimal process flows for each process, including packaging.
- Measure and define cycle times for each plant operation.
- Audit cycle times for each operation monthly.
- Define the required headcount for each process monthly based on forecasted volume.
- Develop and obtain approval for the "Need to Run" format on a monthly basis, supported by the Engineering Site Lead.
- Analyze process flows to balance production lines as needed.
- Perform ergonomic analyses and evaluations for all plant operations.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams in completing industrial engineering studies, analyses, or evaluations.
- Develop and maintain standard work procedures for industrial engineering topics.
- Define the best process layouts for new processes (launches/new projects) in collaboration with the CoE Process Lead and Engineering Site Lead.
- Define initial cycle times for new processes (launches/new projects) in collaboration with the CoE Process Lead and Engineering Site Lead.
- Develop and implement optimal process flows for new processes (launches/new projects) in collaboration with the CoE Process Lead and Engineering Site Lead, including packaging.
- Support launches/new projects with any other Industrial Engineering deliverables.
- Validate cycle times and headcount during LV1 performance.
- Lead and perform cycle time and headcount studies as needed.
- Lead productive capacity studies and validation for current or new processes as needed.
- Validate cycle times and headcount during LV2 performance.
- Support special projects development and implementation regarding IE topics as needed.
- Remove any roadblocks related to Industrial Engineering that could prevent achieving operational metrics.
- Support the Engineering Site Lead on Industrial Engineering topics for the plant.
- Establish SMART goals for Industrial Engineering KPIs.
- Communicate potential risks or major issues related to Industrial Engineering to the Engineering Site Lead.
- All other duties as assigned
Who you are
- Engineering degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years experience in industrial engineering required, 5 years experience preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in project management (desirable)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills at all levels
- Proficient planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Results-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- High attention to detail
- Willingness to travel (10%+)
What's in it for you?
- Annual base salary range: $95,000 - $115,000
- Bonus target range: 20%
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
#LI-VA1
#LI-office
By submitting your application below, you are providing your prior consent to receive SMS messages to notify you of any updates to your application status and to engage in discussion throughout your application process. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text "STOP" to any of our texts to unsubscribe. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy, https://www.hunterdouglas.com/privacy-policy or terms of use https://www.hunterdouglas.com/terms-of-use
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Industrial Engineer Job Market in Utah
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineer jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
- Experience with discrete-event simulation or industrial engineering software such as Arena or AutoCAD
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
- Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or Python
- Professional Engineer licensure or active pursuit of PE credentials is preferred by many Utah employers
Industrial Engineer Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial engineer in Utah?
Most industrial engineer roles in Utah require a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program. While Utah does not mandate a state-specific license to work as an industrial engineer, many employers prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. The path typically starts with passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining qualifying experience, and then sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
How much do industrial engineers make in Utah?
Industrial engineers in Utah earn a median of about $103,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,130 for the lowest 10% to over $140,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial engineers in Utah?
Employers hiring industrial engineers in Utah right now include Northrop Grumman, AE2S, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's mix of defense contractors, healthcare systems, and advanced manufacturing facilities creates consistent demand across both production-floor and analytical roles.
Which Utah cities have the most industrial engineer jobs?
Salt Lake City, Roy, and Lehi have the highest concentration of industrial engineer openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors most of the demand because of its dense cluster of aerospace, defense, and healthcare employers, while Provo and Ogden benefit from major manufacturing operations and the expanding tech corridor along the Wasatch Front that draws process-improvement talent.
Are there remote industrial engineer jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial engineering work is often tied to physical facilities, production lines, and on-site process observation, which limits full remote options. About 33% of industrial engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is below the average for knowledge-work roles. The portions most likely to be done remotely are data analysis, simulation modeling, and project reporting rather than plant-floor or quality-control work.
How can I get hired as a industrial engineer in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op and internship programs during or just after an ABET-accredited engineering degree, since employers like Northrop Grumman and Intermountain Health run structured early-career programs that frequently convert to full-time offers. Titles to target include manufacturing engineer associate, quality engineer trainee, and operations analyst, which are common first rungs in Utah's aerospace and healthcare systems. Completing a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge in a market that prizes process-improvement credentials.
Where can I find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location within Utah, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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