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Industrial Engineer I

Insteel Industries · Mt Airy, NC

Level
Engineer
Team
Industrial
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level industrial role at Insteel Industries (industrial) in Mt Airy, NC. Safety, quality, productivity, and reduce the overall operating cost for all facilities.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
AutoCAD

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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

Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $85k–$125k.

Median of the low and high ends of 79 live postings that list pay, out of 318 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 11 other live industrial postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 42%
  • 5S 33%
  • Time studies 33%
  • Tooling 33%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 25%
  • New product launch 25%

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

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  1. 1

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    • Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
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  4. 4

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  5. 5

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This plant: Insteel Industries in Mt Airy

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from Insteel IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆An individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
  • ◆Identifies, develops, justifies, implements, and follows-up on projects designed to improve
  • ◆safety, quality, productivity, and reduce the overall operating cost for all facilities.
  • ◆Gathers and analyzes manufacturing data to evaluate and improve current manufacturing processes.
  • ◆Interprets, develops, plans, assigns, checks and directs work methods. Addresses work method
  • ◆complaints and resolves problems. This includes ensuring all standard work procedures, documents
  • ◆and visuals are up to date at each facility.
  • ◆Maintains costing data used by sales group and Master Scheduler on a quarterly basis.
  • ◆Establishes standards for machine performance and quality.
  • ◆Provides ideas to Engineering Group involving mechanical machine improvements.
  • ◆Assists General Managers in writing Capital Appropriations for projects/equipment.
  • ◆Assists in the management of capital improvement projects; focusing on accuracy and delivery of
  • ◆projected payback.
  • ◆Investigates, tests, and implements new technology into plant operations.
  • ◆Uses Activity Based Costing (ABC), financial, and P & L data to target improvement
  • ◆opportunities.
  • ◆Finds ways to lower setup and process related costs of operation methods.
  • ◆Performs special projects/analysis as required with emphasis on process improvement.
  • ◆Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities

None.

Education and Experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering strongly
  • ✓preferred.
  • ✓Broad knowledge of general technical field such as industrial engineering or process
  • ✓engineering.
  • ✓Entry level to three years work-related experience. Internship experience strongly
  • ✓preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The role of an Industrial Engineer involves a variety of physical activities necessary to perform

essential job functions effectively. Continuous communication is required, with the ability to talk

and hear clearly, either naturally or with correction. The position frequently involves standing,

sitting, walking or moving throughout the facility, and performing repetitive movements during

analysis and process evaluation tasks. Occasionally, the role may require bending, stooping,

kneeling, crouching, crawling, stretching, reaching overhead, climbing or balancing, rotating the

body from sitting or standing positions, and using hands to grasp or manipulate tools, objects, or

equipment. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 40 pounds may also be necessary on

occasion. Visual demands include constant observation, near and far acuity, color distinction,

depth perception, peripheral vision, adaptation to varying lighting conditions, and frequent

changes in visual focus. Additionally, the role may involve occasional use of mechanical controls

such as buttons, knobs, levers, cranks, and pedals, requiring hand-eye coordination and manual

dexterity.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment for this position is typically in an industrial manufacturing plant, with

employees regularly exposed to physical and environmental challenges. Workers are continuously

(70–100% of the time) around moving and potentially dangerous machinery and are subject to loud

noise levels that require hearing protection. Frequently (30–70% of the time), they may encounter

heat from both weather and industrial processes, as well as cold weather conditions. Occasionally

(up to 30% of the time), the environment may include wet or humid conditions, slippery floors or

ramps, vibration from equipment, exposure to outside weather, dust, electrical shock hazards, and

contact with oil, grease, or solvents. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to

safety protocols are essential in maintaining a safe and productive workspace in this industrial

setting.

Equipment Used

The Industrial Engineer regularly utilizes a computer and a variety of software tools essential to

daily tasks, including AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Maximo, and data warehouse systems. These

tools are used continuously to support design work, data analysis, reporting, and communication.

Frequently, the role also involves the use of a calculator and standard office equipment such as

telephones, printers, copiers, and fax machines. Occasionally, the engineer may work with hand

tools and opera

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Industrial Engineer I

Position Snapshot

Identifies, develops, justifies, implements, and follows-up on projects to reduce operating costs by

improving work methods, manufacturing processes, and pay systems for all facilities in the Concrete

Reinforcing Products Business Unit.

Professional Qualifications

  • •Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • •Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to analyze complex issues and develop
  • •effective solutions.
  • •Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a
  • •fast-paced
  • •environment.
  • •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across
  • •organizational levels.
  • •Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving
  • •challenges.
  • •Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • •Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
  • •Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

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