Industrial Engineer Rotation Program
Louis Dreyfus Company · Grand Junction, IA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Louis Dreyfus Company (food & beverage) in Grand Junction, IA.
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.
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How this role compares
Against 263 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $86k–$125k, from 68 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 63%
- Time studies 43%
- New product launch 38%
- Six Sigma 38%
- AutoCAD 27%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = 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
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Louis Dreyfus Company
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
Full description from Louis Dreyfus CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The program provides recent graduates with a well-rounded view of our dynamic business. Over the course of the two-year program, associates will:
- •Gain first-hand experience in every operational position within an industrial facility.
- •Work alongside engineering experts.
- •Learn foundations of CapEx project planning and implementation.
- •Enhance leadership skills by interacting with a diverse team of employees.
- •Use state-of-the-art equipment/technology to contribute to projects within the areas of Maintenance, Processing, Safety/Health/Environment, Quality, Operations, and Commercial.
At LDC, we nurture and invest in ambitious and proactive associates to help them become LDC leaders.
Program Structure
Associates will begin their career at LDC by completing four six-month assignments in different departments at two LDC locations, allowing for a well-rounded experience. The departments include: project engineering, process engineering, maintenance and reliability, safety health and environmental, quality assurance, and industrial operations.
How You Will Benefit
Gain Insight into LDC’s Diverse Businesses – Develop your leadership skills, deepen your understanding of the commodities industry, gain experience using state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and learn hands-on by shadowing seasoned professionals who are experts in the industry.
Become a True Team Member – You will be immersed in our business from day one by participating in meetings, workshops, and projects – each designed to help you gain more familiarity with our culture and company values. You will also be eligible to enroll in bene ts and participate in the company's 401(k) plan (US only). We o er competitive pay and potential bonuses to our associates.
Expand Your Network – You will learn from and be mentored by LDC’s leaders in addition to building beneficial relationships with employees from around the world.
Career Development – The program prepares you to take on larger and more complex leadership roles within our industrial assets.
Job Locations
Geographic mobility is a core requirement of this program. Final placement will be determined based on business needs and may require relocation.
Various locations in US and Canada – must be open to relocation.
Industrial environment – working at heights, stair climbing, confined spaces, varying temperatures, grain dust. Personal Protective Equipment is provided & required.