Industrial Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
Industrial engineers are a natural fit for Arlington because the city is built around high-volume manufacturing and logistics. The GM Arlington Assembly plant runs one of the most productive vehicle lines in North America and depends on industrial engineers to optimize flow, cycle time, and labor, while the Great Southwest Industrial District's warehouses and the aerospace supply chain need process and efficiency engineers. UT Arlington's industrial engineering program supplies much of this local talent.
Current industrial engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Industrial Engineers
These Arlington-area employers hire industrial engineers to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- GM Arlington Assembly - line balancing, process, and continuous improvement engineers.
- Lockheed Martin - manufacturing and industrial engineers in Fort Worth aerospace production.
- Amazon - fulfillment and process industrial engineers in DFW distribution centers.
- Poly-America - process and efficiency engineers at the Grand Prairie plant.
- Bell Textron - production and industrial engineers for rotorcraft manufacturing.
- Siemens - operations and process engineers for industrial clients.
Industrial Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: roughly $65,000 to $79,000 per year
- Experienced: roughly $84,000 to $108,000 per year
- Senior or lead: roughly $112,000 to $140,000 or more per year
These are estimates that vary by industry and experience. Full-time industrial engineering roles in Arlington typically include health insurance, a 401(k) with match, paid time off, and performance bonuses tied to plant or operations metrics.
How to Become an Industrial Engineer in Arlington
You need a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited program. UT Arlington offers an industrial engineering degree with strong ties to local manufacturers, and Tarrant County College offers transferable coursework. Lean Six Sigma certification (green or black belt) is highly valued by Arlington employers. A PE license is optional for most industrial roles but available through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
What the Job Involves
Industrial engineers design efficient systems of people, machines, and materials. In Arlington that means time and motion studies, line balancing, layout and workflow design, capacity planning, and continuous improvement projects on plant floors and in warehouses. The job blends data analysis and simulation with hands-on time watching how work actually flows.
Skills Employers Look For
- Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
- Data analysis and statistical tools (Minitab, Excel, SQL)
- Process mapping, simulation, and layout design
- Time studies, ergonomics, and capacity planning
- Clear communication with operators, supervisors, and management
Career Path and Advancement
Industrial engineers in Arlington often start as a process or associate engineer, move to industrial engineer and senior engineer, and then into continuous improvement leadership, operations management, or plant engineering roles. At GM Arlington and area distribution centers, strong industrial engineers frequently move into operations and plant leadership tracks.
Related Careers in Arlington
If industrial engineering interests you, these related Arlington roles hire in the same market.
- Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
- Quality Engineer Jobs
- Mechanical Engineer Jobs
- Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to work as an industrial engineer in Arlington?
No. Nearly all industrial engineering roles at GM Arlington, area warehouses, and manufacturers work under the industry exemption and do not require a PE license. Lean Six Sigma certification matters far more to local employers.
How long does it take to become an industrial engineer?
A bachelor's degree takes about four years, and many engineers add a Lean Six Sigma green belt within their first year or two on the job.
What certifications help most for Arlington industrial engineers?
Lean Six Sigma green and black belts are the most valued, given how many local employers run continuous improvement programs on the plant floor and in distribution.
Can industrial engineers work remotely in Arlington?
Rarely full-time. The core of the job is observing and improving real operations, so industrial engineers spend most of their time on plant floors and in warehouses.
Which Arlington employer pays industrial engineers the most?
Aerospace employers like Lockheed Martin and Bell and senior operations roles at GM Arlington and major distribution centers tend to top the local pay range.
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