Industrial Engineer
Burlington Stores · Edgewater Park, NJ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Burlington Stores (industrial) in Edgewater Park, NJ. Additionally, you should be an analytical thinker, an excellent communicator and highly organized.In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your engineering skills to optimize production processes, ensure the best possible product quality and.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
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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.
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 259 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 68 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 62%
- Time studies 43%
- New product launch 38%
- Six Sigma 37%
- AutoCAD 27%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Burlington StoresAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
At Burlington Stores, we are seeking an experienced and innovative Industrial Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and evaluating the efficiency of a manufacturing process. If you have a passion for problem-solving, process improvement and a drive to succeed, we invite you to apply.To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. You should have a keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of safety regulations, manufacturing processes and cost reduction principles. Additionally, you should be an analytical thinker, an excellent communicator and highly organized.In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your engineering skills to optimize production processes, ensure the best possible product quality and reduce manufacturing costs. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the industry and eager to take on new challenges and be a part of our dynamic team.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDevelop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes that adhere to safety regulations.
Monitor and assess current production processes for improvement opportunities.
Analyze data to identify areas of cost savings and suggest solutions to reduce manufacturing costs.
Ensure product quality meets industry standards and customer requirements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
Implement process improvement initiatives to optimize production processes.
Provide guidance and support to team members on production processes.
Monitor and report on project progress and provide feedback to management.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Prepare technical reports and documents to support process improvements.