Industrial Engineer III
Helen of Troy · Arlington, TN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Helen of Troy (industrial) in Arlington, TN.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Casting, Time studies, Plant layout, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 264 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 8 other live industrial postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Plant layout 89%
- Lean 78%
- ✓ Six Sigma 78%
- ✓ AutoCAD 78%
- ✓ Time studies 67%
- Green Belt 44%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Helen of Troy
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Helen of Troy in Arlington
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Tech I (2nd Shift) · Reliability · Technician
- Maintenance Technician II - 2nd shift · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Helen of TroyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will be doing
This role focuses on developing and maintaining systems that define standards and increase productivity through effective management of people, facilities, and technology. The Industrial Engineer will tackle organizational and operational challenges, apply Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve quality, and support cost‑reduction initiatives while ensuring on time delivery and high customer satisfaction.
- ◆Develop and maintain productivity standards through data‑driven analysis of people, processes, facilities, and technology.
- ◆Analyze organizational and operational challenges, proposing innovative and practical solutions.
- ◆Apply Six Sigma tools and methodologies to reduce waste, improve quality, and drive continuous improvement across operations.
- ◆Support cost‑reduction initiatives while ensuring orders and finished goods meet quality, timing, and customer requirements.
- ◆Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and prepare labor cost estimates, solution responses, presentations, and deployment plans for awarded opportunities.
- ◆Evaluate facility space and capacity against current and forecasted volumes, determining utilization rates and recommending footprint adjustments.
- ◆Assess workflows and capital resources to identify the most effective methods for meeting customer requirements.
- ◆Analyze production techniques, staffing models, and equipment usage to determine production rates and operational capacity.
- ◆Plan and design systems that improve productivity through better integration of people, materials, and equipment.
- ◆Recommend enhancements to work methods, safety practices, and labor organization.
- ◆Develop labor standards through analysis of work samples, workflows, production methods, and operator techniques.
- ◆Apply ergonomic principles to workstation and work method design to reduce fatigue and prevent work‑related injuries.
- ◆Review and optimize facility layouts to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
Skills needed to be successful in this role
- ◆Strong understanding of high‑level processes across multiple Operations functions.
- ◆Demonstrated initiative in identifying, evaluating, and implementing process improvements.
- ◆Working knowledge of line balancing techniques to reduce work‑in‑process and improve flow.
- ◆Proficiency in project management, including budgeting and RIO calculations.
- ◆Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based environment.
- ◆Specialized working knowledge across areas such as planning and scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, assembly and manual assembly, inspection, documentation, defect identification and correction, material handling, packing, visual inspection, sorting and rework, maintenance, remodeling, construction, warehouse operations, barcode scanning, cycle counting, Bills of Lading, invoicing, inventory management, engineering/technical functions, gage control, and schematics.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in related profession/field.
- ✓5+ years of related experience
- ✓Ability to develop 2-D layout renderings utilizing AutoCAD.
- ✓Ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations at all levels of the organization.
- ✓Software knowledge with MS Office, Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- ✓Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Oracle experience
Benefits: Salary + Bonus , Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.
Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.
For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , and Glassdoor .
Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North A
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Position: Industrial Engineer III
Department: Engineering
Work Location: Arlington, TN, 100% Onsite
