Industrial Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Industrial engineers in Arlington tune assembly lines and distribution centers, from the GM plant on East Abram Street to the factories and warehouses along I-30 and SH 360. Below are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what the work pays and how to break in.
Current industrial engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Industrial Engineer Work in Arlington
GM Arlington Assembly, the full-size SUV plant at 2525 E Abram St, is the anchor. Its general assembly and final assembly engineers keep stations balanced and the line moving, and GM lists industrial engineering among the degrees it accepts for those jobs. East of the plant, the Great Southwest Industrial District straddles the Arlington and Grand Prairie line along I-30 and SH 360, and its plants and warehouses are where process and efficiency engineers find most of their work.
Grand Prairie employers sit minutes away: Siemens hires entry-level industrial engineers for its factory there, and Poly-America hires process engineers at its Grand Prairie plant. Logistics is the other big draw. Amazon's operations engineering team posts roles in Irving, and DHL hires industrial engineers at its southern Dallas site, both an easy commute on SH 360 or I-20 for an Arlington resident.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Industrial Engineers
These employers have current industrial, process or operations engineering openings in Arlington and the surrounding metro:
- GM Arlington Assembly - hires execution zone engineers for general and final assembly and accepts industrial engineering degrees.
- Siemens - posts first-shift, entry-level industrial engineer jobs for its Grand Prairie and Fort Worth manufacturing.
- Poly-America - the Grand Prairie manufacturer hires process engineers and values industrial engineering experience.
- Amazon - its operations engineering group hires operations engineers in Irving who hold industrial or mechanical engineering degrees.
- DHL - hires industrial engineers at its Bonnie View Road site in southern Dallas.
Industrial Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $55,000 to $75,000 a year for new graduates.
- Experienced: roughly $75,000 to $115,000 a year.
- Senior / lead: $115,000 to $160,000 or more for senior and project industrial engineers.
These are estimates from local postings and national data. Siemens posts $55,264 to $105,509 for its entry-level industrial engineer in Grand Prairie and Fort Worth, Amazon posts $76,600 to $114,900 for operations engineers in Irving, and a logistics industrial engineer role in Lancaster posts $135,000 to $145,000. Nationally, industrial engineers earned a median of $102,440 in May 2025 (BLS). Logistics and automation projects, Lean or Six Sigma credentials and plant leadership duties push pay up.
How to Become an Industrial Engineer in Arlington
You need a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field such as mechanical engineering. UT Arlington's Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering offers a BS in Industrial Engineering in the College Park District, close to the GM plant and the Great Southwest employers. Plant and warehouse industrial engineering jobs here ask for the degree, not a state license, and a PE from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is optional. Lean and Six Sigma knowledge shows up in Amazon's operations engineering postings and is worth adding early.
What the Job Involves
Industrial engineers design efficient systems of people, machines and material. Daily work includes time studies, line balancing, layout and workflow design, capacity planning and continuous improvement projects. The job blends data analysis and simulation with time on the floor watching how work actually flows, then changing stations, staffing or equipment to cut waste.
Skills Employers Look For
- Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods
- Time studies, line balancing and capacity planning
- Data analysis in Excel, SQL or Minitab
- Layout design in AutoCAD and process simulation
- Comfort working with hourly and union teams on the floor
- Clear communication with supervisors and plant leadership
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington industrial engineers often start as an entry-level, process or execution engineer, then move to senior engineer and continuous improvement lead. At GM Arlington Assembly and the Grand Prairie plants the path leads into area management and plant engineering leadership, while engineers in DFW logistics move from site engineering into regional operations and automation roles.
Related Careers in Arlington
If industrial engineering interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
- Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
- Quality Engineer Jobs
- Mechanical Engineer Jobs
- Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an industrial engineer in Arlington?
No. Plant and warehouse industrial engineering jobs in Arlington ask for an engineering degree, not a state license. A PE from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is optional and rarely required for this role.
How much do industrial engineers make in Arlington?
New graduates generally start around $55,000 to $75,000 a year, experienced engineers earn about $75,000 to $115,000, and senior logistics and project engineers can pass $135,000. These are estimates based on local postings and BLS data.
Where can I study industrial engineering in Arlington?
UT Arlington offers a BS in Industrial Engineering through its Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering. Graduates can reach GM Arlington Assembly and the Great Southwest Industrial District in a few minutes.
Does GM Arlington Assembly hire industrial engineers?
GM hires execution zone engineers for general and final assembly at the Arlington plant and lists industrial engineering among the accepted degrees. These are onsite jobs, and plant engineering roles there can involve shift rotation and overtime.
Are Lean and Six Sigma certifications worth getting?
They help. Continuous improvement is the core of the job, and logistics employers such as Amazon list Lean and Six Sigma experience in their operations engineering postings.
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