Industrial Engineering Manager Jobs

Industrial Engineering Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and healthcare, covering specializations in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and operations management, from project lead to senior director level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles351+
Top stateTexas
Top employerRyder System
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type47% Remote
Top industryEducation

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Industrial Engineer - BOM & Engineering Change Coordinator
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Industrial Engineer - BOM & Engineering Change Coordinator
CNH Industrial
Fargo, North Dakota
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$64k - $98k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Industrial Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
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Industrial Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$37k - $82k/yr
10,000+

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Mechanical Engineering Intern Industrial Services | Summer 2027
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Mechanical Engineering Intern Industrial Services | Summer 2027
Clean Harbors
Ohio
Engineering (Non-Software)
IT Support
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer
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Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer
CoreTek Labs
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Operations
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Project & Program Management
Industrial Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Director Process Industrial Engineering
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Director Process Industrial Engineering
Waupaca Foundry
Waupaca, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Industrial Engineering Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Ryder System54
  • Kiewit Corporation14
  • UPS10
  • Jabil10
  • Tesla7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineering manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering field
  • Five or more years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams
  • Proficiency with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience with ERP systems and production planning tools
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred

Tips for Your Industrial Engineering Manager Job Search

Quantify process improvements on your resume

Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Replace vague descriptions with measurable results: cycle time reductions, yield improvements, labor cost savings, or throughput gains tied to your specific initiatives and the methodologies you used to achieve them.

Highlight your lean and Six Sigma credentials

Many industrial engineering manager postings filter on certifications before a human ever reads your resume. List your Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Green Belt credentials near the top, and name the specific tools you have deployed, such as VSM, FMEA, or DMAIC.

Target postings by industry vertical not just title

An industrial engineering manager role at a semiconductor fab demands different domain knowledge than one at a food distribution center. Filter by industry first, then read each job description for the specific production environment, so your cover letter reflects that setting directly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists industrial engineering manager 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 interview

Expect interviewers to present a real bottleneck or capacity problem and ask you to walk through your analysis on the spot. Practice narrating your diagnostic approach out loud, naming which data you would pull, which tools you would apply, and how you would validate a proposed solution.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify the headcount you will manage, the capital budget you will control, and whether the role owns cross-functional projects or only advisory capacity. Scope defines your day-to-day leverage and your next promotion timeline more than base salary alone.

Industrial Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most industrial engineering managers?

The companies hiring the most industrial engineering managers right now include Ryder System, Kiewit Corporation, and UPS, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, aerospace, and logistics firms consistently represent the bulk of active postings for this role.

How many industrial engineering manager jobs are remote?

About 66% of industrial engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production environments. Sub-areas such as systems engineering, industrial data analytics, and continuous improvement program management tend to offer the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements compared to plant-floor or operations-focused roles.

How do you become an industrial engineering manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field, then build several years of hands-on experience in process improvement, capacity planning, or manufacturing operations. Earning a lean or Six Sigma certification strengthens your candidacy. Move into a lead or senior engineer role to gain project ownership, then pursue management opportunities where you can formally supervise a team and own measurable operational outcomes.

Can you get hired as an industrial engineering manager with limited experience?

Some employers will consider candidates with strong individual-contributor records if the management experience is limited, particularly in smaller facilities or high-growth operations companies. Focus your application on documented process wins, any informal team leadership you have held, and cross-functional project ownership. Roles titled associate manager or engineering lead are often the most accessible entry points into formal management.

What does the industrial engineering manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical interview covering lean tools, capacity analysis, and project methodology. A panel interview with operations or plant leadership assesses your cross-functional communication and change management approach. Final rounds often include a case presentation where you diagnose a provided operational problem and present a structured improvement plan to senior decision-makers.

Where can I find and apply to industrial engineering manager jobs?

You can find and apply to industrial engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same place, without being redirected to separate employer portals or third-party sites.

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