
Industrial Engineer III
ZF · Marshall, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $85k–$120k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at ZF (automotive) in Marshall, IL.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Time studies, Plant layout
- Base pay
- $85k–$120k
- 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 Illinois: typical posted base $80k–$120k. This one lists $85k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 14 industrial engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live industrial postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $80k–$120k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 57%
- ✓ Time studies 50%
- ✓ Plant layout 50%
- ✓ Six Sigma 43%
- ✓ AutoCAD 43%
- Team leadership 43%
✓ = 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 ZF
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- 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 does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 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: ZF in Marshall
2 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Machine Technician · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from ZFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Req ID 91321 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
Job Description
About the team
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the activities related to the support of all manufacturing processes including analyzing & improving quality, capacity, and capability.
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What you can look forward to as Industrial Engineer
- •Develop and maintain capacity planning models for multiple manufacturing lines and testing areas.
- •Lead in the development & design of plant layout strategies in support of multiple manufacturing lines.
- •Assist in the development and justification of Capital Expenditures
- •Provide technical support to various groups in support of new product launches.
- •Assist in identifying & driving continuous improvement activities in Engineering and Manufacturing to achieve a Lean Mfg. Environment.
- •Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making any adaptations or modifications.
- •Assistance in the development and coordination of a 5-year plant capital budget.
- •Provide process input into CR’s (Customer Requests for Quote) for new and existing products.
- •Support the development of product routings in a SAP enterprise resource planning system.
- •All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.
Your profile as Industrial Engineer
- •Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field with 3 - 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- •Strong time study skills along with a strong understanding of capacity planning.
- •Experience in determining & eliminating productivity constraints, i.e., Process bottlenecks, poor efficiency, etc. and identifying the impacts through capacity & cost analysis.
- •Experience in developing simulation models of Mfg. processes & methods that are small scale in scope.
- •Principle knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System) & knowledge Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., SAP).
- •Experience in supporting customer quotes and a basic knowledge of cost factors.
- •Team leadership skills, strong project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
- •Personal computer applications proficiency with ability to support AutoCAD and MS Office applications with strong skills utilizing advanced Excel tools.
- •Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience.
What We Offer
- •A supportive collaborative team environment
- •Annual Incentive Plan
- •Paid Vacation
- •401k Plan
- •Health Care Benefits
- •Paid Holidays
- •A strong diversity culture
- •Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
Be part of our ZF team as Industrial Engineer and apply now!
Diversity commitment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
