Industrial Engineer III
Jabil · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Jabil (industrial) in Memphis, TN. You will lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize production processes, and increase operational efficiency.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Value stream mapping, FMEA
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 71 live postings that list pay, out of 295 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 7 other live industrial postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 75%
- ✓ Plant layout 75%
- ✓ AutoCAD 75%
- ✓ Six Sigma 63%
- ✓ Cost reduction 50%
- ✓ Black Belt 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Jabil in Memphis
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- Sr. Manufacturing Engineer SME · Manufacturing · Senior
- Lead Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Manager
Full description from JabilAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- ✓5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience utilizing industrial engineering methodologies including: Time studies and work measurement Process mapping and value stream analysis Capacity planning Manufacturing simulation Operations research Facility and workstation design
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Project, and ERP/MES systems.
- ✓Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- ✓Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- ✓Experience with manufacturing simulation software.
- ✓Experience supporting electronics, automotive, medical device, or highly regulated manufacturing operations.
- ✓Proven success implementing large-scale process optimization projects.
- ✓Advanced knowledge of PFMEA, APQP, and other quality planning methodologies.
What Can Jabil Offer You?
- ✓Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- ✓Career development and advancement opportunities within a global organization.
- ✓Exposure to innovative manufacturing technologies and industry-leading customers.
- ✓Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.
- ✓The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational performance and business success.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Join Jabil's manufacturing operations team, driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across production environments. This role supports new product introductions, process optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and manufacturing standardization efforts while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
How Will You Make an Impact?
As an Industrial Engineer III, you will lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize production processes, and increase operational efficiency. You will leverage industrial engineering methodologies, data analysis, process simulation, and manufacturing best practices to support strategic business objectives while ensuring cost-effective and scalable manufacturing operations.
What Will You Do?
- •Lead and implement continuous improvement and cost reduction projects across manufacturing operations.
- •Analyze and optimize production processes using industrial engineering tools including work measurement, process mapping, simulation, and operations research.
- •Develop and validate labor standards, capacity models, and manufacturing process metrics.
- •Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness and process efficiency.
- •Create and maintain facility layouts, workstation designs, and manufacturing flow improvements using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- •Conduct process risk assessments and support PFMEA development and implementation.
- •Prepare business cases, cost analyses, and project quotations for manufacturing initiatives.
- •Drive standardization of SAP and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) configurations and manufacturing processes.
- •Monitor, analyze, and report key operational and industrial engineering metrics.
- •Coach and mentor junior engineers while supporting engineering best practices across the site.
- •Partner with Lean and Operations teams to identify and eliminate waste while improving productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
- •Support change management initiatives and drive sustainable process improvements throughout the organization.
How Will You Get Here?
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- •Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- •Experience creating and modifying manufacturing layouts using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- •Experience leading or participating in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities.
- •Understanding of labor modeling, line balancing, workflow optimization, and productivity analysis.
- •Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to drive business decisions.
- •Strong project management and organizational skills.
- •Ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.
- •Knowledge of SAP, MES, and manufacturing system integration.
- •Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments with a focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.