Associate Industrial Engineer
The TJX Companies , Inc. · Decatur, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $63k–$79k
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at The TJX Companies , Inc. (industrial) in Decatur, AL.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Time studies
- Base pay
- $63k–$79k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k. This one lists $63k–$79k.
Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 260 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live industrial postings in Alabama.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 63%
- Lean 38%
- ✓ Cost reduction 38%
- AutoCAD 25%
- Capacity planning 25%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from The TJX Companies , Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Analyze and provide solutions for cost reduction through improvement initiatives and cost/benefit analysis.
- ◆Design and recommend product flows and department layout changes.
- ◆Identify operational bottlenecks and develop, analyze and present cost efficient solutions.
- ◆Serve as technical specialist on unique projects and programs; act as advisor to management and/or customers.
- ◆Provide guidance to distribution and logistics related to effective and efficient use of assets and processes.
- ◆Identify capacity impacts to distribution centers associated with varying parameters within the supply chain.
- ◆Develop preferred methods/Standard Operating Procedures for the warehouse in conjunction with Operational support.
- ◆Establish and maintain standards using MOST and full cycle frequency studies across all operational processes. Utilize labor data to support capital expenditure and process change ROI. Uses labor and material cost data to compare and recommend process change and communicate accurate process costs to senior management.
- ◆Conduct ergonomic evaluations, recommending and implementing improvements to work area designs.
- ◆Demonstrate the ability to take ideas from concept to implementation and can influence decision making with all stakeholders. Possesses superior multi-tasking ability to meet concurrent project timelines.
- ◆Ability to drive process improvements and work within a team to resolve problems.
- ◆Highly organized with the passion to lead multiple, concurrent priorities.
- ◆Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization).
- ◆Proven Project Management / leadership skills.
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Marshalls
At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
The Opportunity: Grow Your Career
The primary purpose of this position is to lead all engineering activities and establish a culture of process improvement in the fulfillment & distribution center. The Industrial Engineer will work with the Operations teams to improve efficiency, maintain labor standards, and reduce costs. Your expertise will also be used to develop and implement regional and national projects and strategies across our network!
Who We’re Looking For: You
- •3 or more years of related industrial engineering experience, completing multi-variable work measurements and developing labor standards, process improvement, and network optimization projects within a distribution environment.
- •Previous experience with Distribution planning models (square footage, labor, staffing, etc.) and awareness of material handling technology applications is preferred
- •MS Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills, MS Access, and Visio.
- •Experience with top tier Labor Reporting Systems, MOST and Standards Pro. Experience with Red Prairie, Manhattan or equivalent LMS.
Benefits
Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
Address
2300 Miller Road
Location
USA Marshalls Distribution Center Atlanta
Seniority level
- •Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- •Full-time
Job function
- •Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- •Retail
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