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Lead Industrial Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and automotive, from senior individual contributor to principal and program lead levels, with specializations in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and supply chain engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Progressive Systems Inc. (PSI) is looking for an experienced electrician to lead our electrical assembly team. PSI designs and builds custom machinery and automation solutions for manufacturers in the building products industry.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing the whole electrical assembly team, coordinating project workloads, and assistingin managing employee travel for customer installations and service jobs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical systems, machine wiring, and troubleshooting, along with the qualifications and knowledge needed to ensure electrical installations meet applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
Pay: Hourly position based on relevant education and experience. Full-time with benefits.
Schedule
In-Person, Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Potential to travel for installation or service
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the electrical team responsible for wiring, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting custom industrial machinery.
- Ensure electrical installations and machine wiring comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.
- Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to verify that machines are wired correctly and according to project specifications.
- Coordinate daily workloads and assign electrical team members to projects based on production schedules and project requirements.
- Plan and coordinate employee travel for customer installations, machine startups, service calls, and other field assignments along with the service manager.
- Work closely with engineering, mechanical assembly, and project management teams to coordinate electrical work and meet project deadlines.
- Provide hands-on support with machine wiring, control panels, motors, electrical components, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Oversee electrical testing and troubleshoot control system issues during machine assembly, startup, and installation.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and support to electrical team members.
- Monitor workmanship, productivity, and adherence to electrical safety procedures.
- Help resolve technical issues and coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule.
- Support customer installations and troubleshooting as needed.
Position Qualifications:
- Several years of experience in industrial electrical work, machine wiring, or electrical controls.
- Previous experience leading an electrical team or coordinating the work of other electricians.
- Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safe installation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Experience assembling, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting custom industrial machinery.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, sensors, and automation equipment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, employee schedules, and travel arrangements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed.
Progressive Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Progressive Systems Inc. (PSI) is looking for an experienced electrician to lead our electrical assembly team. PSI designs and builds custom machinery and automation solutions for manufacturers in the building products industry.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing the whole electrical assembly team, coordinating project workloads, and assistingin managing employee travel for customer installations and service jobs. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical systems, machine wiring, and troubleshooting, along with the qualifications and knowledge needed to ensure electrical installations meet applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
Pay: Hourly position based on relevant education and experience. Full-time with benefits.
Schedule
In-Person, Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Potential to travel for installation or service
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the electrical team responsible for wiring, assembling, testing, and troubleshooting custom industrial machinery.
- Ensure electrical installations and machine wiring comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements.
- Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to verify that machines are wired correctly and according to project specifications.
- Coordinate daily workloads and assign electrical team members to projects based on production schedules and project requirements.
- Plan and coordinate employee travel for customer installations, machine startups, service calls, and other field assignments along with the service manager.
- Work closely with engineering, mechanical assembly, and project management teams to coordinate electrical work and meet project deadlines.
- Provide hands-on support with machine wiring, control panels, motors, electrical components, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Oversee electrical testing and troubleshoot control system issues during machine assembly, startup, and installation.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and support to electrical team members.
- Monitor workmanship, productivity, and adherence to electrical safety procedures.
- Help resolve technical issues and coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule.
- Support customer installations and troubleshooting as needed.
Position Qualifications:
- Several years of experience in industrial electrical work, machine wiring, or electrical controls.
- Previous experience leading an electrical team or coordinating the work of other electricians.
- Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safe installation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Experience assembling, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting custom industrial machinery.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, sensors, and automation equipment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, employee schedules, and travel arrangements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed.
Progressive Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead industrial engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field
- Five or more years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
- Demonstrated experience leading lean manufacturing or Six Sigma process improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with time-study methods, value-stream mapping, and capacity analysis
- Experience with AutoCAD, Arena simulation software, or similar industrial engineering tools
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Lead Industrial Engineer Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Lead industrial engineer roles demand proof of impact. Replace vague bullet points with specific outcomes: cycle time reduced, throughput increased, waste eliminated. Hiring managers in manufacturing and logistics compare candidates on measurable results, not responsibilities.
Highlight lean and six sigma credentials early
Certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt carry real weight in lead industrial engineer screening. Put them above your work history if you have them. Buried credentials get missed by both recruiters and applicant tracking systems.
Target postings by industry and production environment
Lead industrial engineer roles in aerospace look different from those in consumer packaged goods or healthcare supply chains. Filter openings by industry and read the posted environment carefully so your application language matches the production context they care about.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead industrial engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for case-style technical interviews
Many lead industrial engineer interviews include a live process analysis scenario or a whiteboard value-stream mapping exercise. Practice walking through a current-state versus future-state flow out loud, articulating where you'd intervene and why, before your first interview.
Negotiate scope and team authority, not just pay
At the lead level, your leverage includes project ownership and direct report structure. When an offer comes in, clarify whether you'll own capital projects independently and how many engineers or technicians you'll direct. These terms affect your next career move more than base salary alone.
Lead Industrial Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead industrial engineers?
Sargent & Lundy, Kiewit Corporation, and Eaton are hiring the most lead industrial engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense, and large-scale logistics operations tend to post the highest volume of lead-level roles.
How many lead industrial engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of lead industrial engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production environments. Sub-areas like methods engineering, work measurement consulting, and corporate continuous improvement program management are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a lead industrial engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, then build several years of hands-on experience in process improvement, time study, or lean implementation on a production floor. Earning a Lean Six Sigma certification and leading at least one cross-functional project demonstrates readiness for the lead title. Employers promoting from within look for engineers who already mentor junior staff and own projects end-to-end.
Can you get hired as a lead industrial engineer without direct lead experience?
Yes, especially if you've functionally led projects without holding the title. Emphasize any work where you coordinated cross-functional teams, owned a capital or process project from scoping through implementation, or mentored junior engineers. Some employers post lead roles open to strong senior candidates who show clear upward trajectory and can articulate how they've driven measurable change independently.
What does the lead industrial engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is followed by a technical interview focused on lean tools, capacity planning, and process analysis methods. A final round typically includes a panel with engineering management and operations leadership, and many employers add a case study or whiteboard exercise where you walk through a process improvement scenario. References and a background check close the process.
Where can I find and apply to lead industrial engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead industrial engineer 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 page.
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