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Industrial Engineer

Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc · Houston, TX

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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level industrial role at Vibration Mountings and Controls Inc (industrial) in Houston, TX. Develop & maintain manufacturing methods within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure accurate costing and planning.

Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Time studies
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $110k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 22 industrial engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 21 other live industrial postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 77%
  • ✓ Time studies 59%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 55%
  • ✓ Value stream mapping 50%
  • ✓ Kaizen 41%
  • ✓ Tooling 41%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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    • Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
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requirements

and material presentation to assembly operations

  • ✓Develop floor layouts utilizing CAD tools
  • ✓Design assembly tools and fixtures required for mechanical assembly
  • ✓Investigate and implement other manufacturing processes for efficient production
  • ✓Assist production management with compliance of health and safety

requirements

and best

3. Ensure efficient deployment of the engineering module within the ERP system.

  • ✓Review ERP system capabilities and enhancements for appropriate application in manufacturing operations
  • ✓Work with leadership to engineer data migration into the ERP system
  • ✓Provide system software training and support team members

4. Observe, troubleshoot, and take action in production to ensure accuracy.

  • ✓Review and audit job orders to ensure accurate time reporting and material transactions
  • ✓Analyze material transactions to maintain system accuracy
  • ✓Provide training and instructions to production ensuring safe and efficient operations
  • ✓Develop procedures, and work instructions with supporting documentation
  • ✓Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to resolve material rejections and develop corrective

5. Provide backup for Planner Buyer.

  • ✓Produce job orders and travelers within operations and suppliers.
  • ✓Develop production plans to meet sales order requirements.
  • ✓Ensure material transactions are executed properly, accurately, and timely.

Requirements

  • ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • ✓Database management skills to efficiently sort and upload data
  • ✓Engineering level mathematical skills with respect to data management, statistics, and probability.
  • ✓Proficiency with ERP systems
  • ✓Familiarity of process improvement models such as Six Sigma, or Kaizen 5S.
  • ✓Familiar with material properties and manufacturing processes for design.
  • ✓Familiar with Lean Manufacturing
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Description

The Industrial Engineer will develop and sustain efficient operational methods for engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain that eliminate wastefulness, reduce costs, maintain quality standards and improve profitability.

not limited to

1. Develop & maintain manufacturing methods within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure accurate costing and planning.

  • •Develop and maintain the Methods of Manufacture (MOM) “Bill of Materials & Bill of Operations” for products within the ERP system
  • •Accurately measure work by performing time studies, work sampling, and other predetermined time standard methods
  • •Establish new products in the ERP system to ensure proper material transactions and cost setting.
  • •Phase-in methods and product structure changes for existing products in the ERP system from Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s)

2. Develop production solutions that reduce product cost, ensure product quality, and safe working environment.

  • •Perform value stream analysis, sequence of steps, or other process documentation formats to identify and improve work methods
  • •Develop balanced process flows utilizing lean principles
  • •Perform spatial analysis for material

Competencies

  • •Use of sound judgment to prioritize and make decisions
  • •Critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • •Proven attention to detail
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At VMC Group we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

  • •Health, dental and vision insurance
  • •401K with company match
  • •Life Insurance
  • •Flexible Spending Accounts
  • •Generous annual time off policy
  • •12 Company-Paid holidays
  • •A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
  • •Professional development opportunities

Join our team and build a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Be a part of a fast-growing, technology-driven manufacturing company — APPLY TODAY!

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