Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

Ashley Furniture Industries, Llc. · Independence, KS

Level: Engineer
Team: Industrial
Base pay: $65k–$75k
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level industrial role at Ashley Furniture Industries, Llc. (industrial) in Independence, KS. Product & Process Systems Management.

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Lean
Base pay: $65k–$75k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $84k–$124k. This one lists $65k–$75k.

Median of the low and high ends of 89 live postings that list pay, out of 312 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 311 other live industrial postings in the US.

Base pay: About 33% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 63%
Time studies 47%
Six Sigma 36%
New product launch 29%
AutoCAD 28%
Plant layout 27%

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

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or relevant field, or equivalent work experience required in lieu of a degree
✓3+ years experience working in a similar function in a manufacturing environment, preferred
✓2+ years experience working cross-functionally with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, etc., preferred
✓Knowledge of labor management systems and incentive-based pay, preferred
✓Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts, preferred
✓Proficient in analytics and data manipulation using Excel and other tools
✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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Summary: The Industrial Engineer will assist in maintaining all product costing systems, product routing systems, and process standards systems. The Industrial Engineering department will also maintain methods for product production and pay systems for people involved in product manufacturing and warehousing. This position will maintain the education methods and pay system for production and warehouse management and leads the efforts to improve them.

Product & Process Systems Management

•Maintain product costing systems
•Manage product routing systems
•Oversee process standards systems
•Develop and maintain production methods

Cross-Functional Collaboration

•Work with HR, IT, Payroll, and Facilities departments
•Support labor management systems
•Implement incentive-based pay programs

Continuous Improvement

•Apply Lean manufacturing principles
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives
•Analyze data and processes to identify optimization opportunities

Data Analysis & Reporting

•Conduct analytics and data manipulation
•Utilize Excel and other analytical tools
•Provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements

Work Environment

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Pay: $65,000-$75,000

Benefits We Offer

•Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
•Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
•Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
•Professional Development Opportunities
•Tuition Assistance
•Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
•401(k) and Profit Sharing
•Life Insurance

Our Core Values

•Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
•Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
•Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
•Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
•Culture of Leadership : Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
•Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
•Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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