Industrial Engineer
Magna · Clinton, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Magna (automotive) in Clinton, TN. Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, APQP, Control plans, IATF 16949, Stamping
- Day to day
- overnight travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 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 273 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 272 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ 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 42%
- New product launch 37%
- Six Sigma 36%
- Root cause 28%
- AutoCAD 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for APQP, Control plans, IATF 16949, Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with 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 Magna
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.
This plant: Magna in Clinton
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor - Tier 1 Automotive · Production · Supervisor
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responsibilities
as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Responsibilities
Responsibility for quality and conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to supervisor, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering department representative
- ◆Implement Lean Manufacturing methods & principles
- ◆Help Eagle Bend achieve cost-saving goals in alignment with business plan
- ◆Train fellow team members in applying Lean Manufacturing concepts
- ◆Coordinate process improvements for existing operations
- ◆Support development and compliance of Mafact (Magna Factory Concept) standards which help Eagle Bend to be a leader in World Class Manufacturing
- ◆Record and monitor results of process improvement effects on efficiency, scrap, and other indicators
- ◆Assist in development and implementation of Work Standardization techniques
- ◆Optimize work cell layouts using material flow logic while incorporating operator ergonomics
- ◆Participate in plant layout review for optimum efficiency and reduction of waste
- ◆Support engineering personnel with new program development, utilizing the Cosma Program Management Process (CPMP) and Advance Quality Planning Process (APQP)
- ◆Seek cost reduction opportunities and workplace safety enhancements
- ◆Develop & improve reporting systems
- ◆Help guide Continuous Improvement Coordinator & CI team members
- ◆Housekeeping & other duties as assigned by manager
Education
- ✓Industrial Engineering degree preferred- (4 year B.S. university or college)
Technical education
- ✓Lean Manufacturing
- ✓Time & motion studies
- ✓Work sampling, plant layout, and/or ergonomics
- ✓Manufacturing operations, supervisory and/or related technical experience
Qualifications
- ✓2-5 years experience manufacturing operations, supervisory and/or related technical experience helpful
- ✓Experience in metal stamping; tooling; assembly; resistance and mig welding; safety
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What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job
Sh&e
- •Support and enforce compliance to TS16949 & ISO14001 procedures and work instructions.
- •Provide a safe and healthful work environment that is free of all recognized hazards for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- •Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger to their safety or health and ensure the necessary training and/or personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.
- •Cooperate with all local, state and federal agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.
- •Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
- •Help manage Safety Performance Measurables such as incident rate, monthly inspection results and EOS scores. Overall performance to the measurable elements of our SH&E system are part of annual performance review.
Performance measures
- •Safety Compliance
- •5S
- •Quality
- •Attendance
- •Punctuality
- •Key Operating Indicators (KOI’s)
- •Performance Evaluation
Skills
- •Must understand plant operations and process flow as they relate to engineering
- •Strong organizational, planning, written and verbal communication skills
- •Strong understanding of Mafact concepts and ability to assist with internal and external auditing to Mafact standards
- •Individual must be able to interface with team members at all levels of the organization including management, engineers, supervisors, technicians, and manufacturing operators
- •May require additional hours worked on different shifts
- •Excellent math skills
- •Ability to read, write, and speak English
- •This individual will work closely with both production team members and with engineering, spending a majority of their time directly on the shop floor
Equipment and tools
- •Common office equipment (i.e. PC, copier, fax, etc.)
- •Assorted machinery used in the manufacturing process
- •Video camera and stopwatch
Working conditions
- •Ability to move throughout the plant
- •Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending
- •Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required
- •Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required
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Travel requirement
- •Occasional travel with overnight stay may be required