
Industrial Engineer (Entry/Experienced) UJN
Michelin · JUNCTION CITY, KS
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Michelin (automotive) in JUNCTION CITY, KS. Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and work activities, to meet and exceed the company’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost objective by leading improvement projects and facilitating Kaizen/Lean events.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen
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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.
Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
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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Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Michelin
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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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Michelin in JUNCTION CITY
2 other open roles at this site.
- Area Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Maintenance Technician (RT) · Reliability · Technician
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Industrial Engineer (Entry/Experienced) UJN
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The opportunity
Michelin has an immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer who will lead and run continuous improvement in productivity and innovation in areas that range from specific work posts to transverse processes. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. Our continuous improvement stimulates innovation and allows us to manufacture locally, which in turn, strengthens the local communities. Entry level training is provided by Michelin and will include formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under an expert area guide. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires!
What will you do
- •Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and work activities, to meet and exceed the company’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost objective by leading improvement projects and facilitating Kaizen/Lean events
- •Analyze and challenge existing procedures in areas of responsibility throughout the facilities, making recommendations, and working with the operational management to integrate solutions to improve the process.
- •Make operational teams to be more autonomous about leading their progress by increasing the teams’ skills in organizational change, project management, and employee engagement.
What you will bring
- •Demonstrated experience in leading a team or project group by setting clear goals, delegating tasks effectively, providing regular feedback/coaching, leading by example, and fostering a positive work environment. Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus
- •Minimum of 1 to 3 years of industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, project, or related technical experience. For Entry Level, this can include internship, Co-op, apprentices, military service, or similar programs.
- •Ability to influence and negotiate with others both in verbal and written forms.
- •Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
- •Success in working with other people or team to meet a common objective.
- •Good interpersonal skills to show appreciation, use empathy to understand, resolve disputes professionally, and to practice active listening skills.
- •Developed and implemented project plans that met or exceeded expectations.
Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
- •Career Growth : Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
- •Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
- •Innovation-Driven : Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
- •Community Impact : Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
