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Staff Engineer, Industrial

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Advance Industrial Engineer to design, optimize, and scale world-class manufacturing systems for ...

Staff Advance Industrial Engineer

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Advance Industrial Engineer to design, optimize, and scale world-class manufacturing systems for ...

Industry X Advisor - Technical Architect

Houston, TX ยท On-site +1

$63.25 - $76.50/hr

Industry X, referring to Industry X.0 solutions & services that help our Manufacturing clients ... Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Aerospace & Defense, High Tech * Process Manufacturing: Consumer ...

Industry X Advisor - Technical Architect

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$68.25 - $82.50/hr

Industry X, referring to Industry X.0 solutions & services that help our Manufacturing clients ... Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Aerospace & Defense, High Tech * Process Manufacturing: Consumer ...

Industry X Advisor - Technical Architect

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$68.25 - $82.50/hr

Industry X, referring to Industry X.0 solutions & services that help our Manufacturing clients ... Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Aerospace & Defense, High Tech * Process Manufacturing: Consumer ...

Senior Process Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN ยท On-site

$185 - $215/hr

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview ... Experience with industrial equipment design, procurement, installation, and operation is required.

Industrial Designer

Reno, NV ยท On-site

$128K/yr

Job Overview We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Industrial Designer to join our design ... X Facebook Pinterest

Industrial Designer

Reno, NV

$128K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field preferred * 1-3 years of experience in ... X Facebook Pinterest

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How much do industrial x jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for industrial x in the United States is $83,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Industrial X?

Industrial X is a term used by Accenture to describe a suite of advanced digital solutions and services focused on transforming industrial companies. By integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and cloud computing, Industrial X helps businesses optimize operations, improve product design, and enable new business models. The goal is to drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across manufacturing and industrial sectors. This approach supports companies in staying competitive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Industrial X professional?

To thrive as an Industrial Engineer, you need a strong background in process optimization, systems analysis, and industrial engineering principles, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, simulation software, Six Sigma methodologies, and knowledge of ERP systems is typically required. Critical thinking, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help Industrial Engineers collaborate across departments and drive continuous improvement. These skills and qualities are essential for increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring cost-effective operations in industrial environments.

What are some of the key challenges Industrial X professionals might face when integrating digital technologies into traditional manufacturing environments?

Industrial X professionals often encounter challenges when implementing digital technologies in established manufacturing settings, such as resistance to change from staff, legacy system compatibility issues, and ensuring data security across connected devices. Navigating these obstacles requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Successfully overcoming these hurdles can result in improved efficiency, innovation, and significant career growth opportunities within the rapidly evolving field of digital industrial transformation.

What is the difference between Industrial X vs Industrial Y?

AspectIndustrial XIndustrial Y
Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, technical certificationsOSHA safety training, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plantsFactories, manufacturing plants
Industry UsageHeavy industry, manufacturingHeavy industry, manufacturing
Common Search IntentDifferences, job roles, qualificationsDifferences, job roles, qualifications

Industrial X and Industrial Y share similar work environments, certifications, and industry usage. The main difference lies in specific job responsibilities and technical skills required. Industrial X often focuses more on equipment maintenance and operation, while Industrial Y may emphasize quality control and process optimization. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and career goals.

More about Industrial X jobs
Infographic showing various Industrial X job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,498 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Staff Engineer, Industrial

Shield AI

Dallas, TX โ€ข On-site

$69K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATย aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visitย www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onย LinkedIn,ย X,ย Instagram, andย YouTube.ย 

Job Description:

We areย seekingย a highly motivated Staffย Advanceย Industrial Engineer to design,ย optimize, and scale world-class manufacturing systems for advanced aerospace products. In this role, you will lead factory and production system design, including facility layouts, material flow, line balancing, capacity planning, and production readiness. You will also play a critical role in planning and executing greenfield manufacturing facilities, developing factory concepts from the ground up, including production layouts, infrastructure requirements, equipment planning, material flow strategies, and manufacturing standards.ย 

Partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Quality, EHS, and Program Management, you will develop efficient, scalable, and data-driven manufacturing solutions that enable rapid production growth. This is a high-impact role responsible for transforming manufacturing concepts into production-ready factories while driving safety, quality, throughput, and operational excellence.ย 

What you'll do:
  • Lead factory layout development, production line design, and manufacturing system optimization for new and existing production programs.ย ย 

  • Support the planning and execution of greenfield manufacturing facilities, including factory master planning, space allocation, utility requirements, equipment placement, production flow, and long-term capacity planning.ย ย 

  • Develop manufacturing concepts fromย initialย factory planning through production launch, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency.ย ย 

  • Design andย optimizeย material flow, point-of-use storage, supermarkets, kitting strategies, replenishment systems, tugger routes, and warehouseย logistics.ย ย 

  • Develop detailed 2D factory layouts and 3D manufacturing models, including equipment placement, utilities, workstations, safety zones, production support infrastructure, and future expansion plans.ย ย 

  • Perform capacity planning, line balancing, takt time analysis, labor planning, buffer sizing, and bottleneck analysis to achieve production targets.ย ย 

  • Conduct time studies, ergonomic assessments, spaghetti diagrams, and workflow analyses to improve productivity andย eliminateย waste.ย ย 

  • Develop manufacturing standards for material presentation, packaging, FIFO management, visual controls, workstation design, and factory operating standards.ย ย 

  • Lead cross-functional factory design reviews with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and Program Management.ย ย 

  • Utilize discrete-event simulation tools to model production throughput,ย identifyย constraints,ย validateย factory designs, andย optimizeย manufacturing strategies before implementation.ย ย 

  • Support facility construction, equipment installation, tape-outs, utility coordination, commissioning, and production readiness activities during factory launches.ย ย 

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, visual management, standardized work, continuous improvement, and value stream optimization.ย ย 

  • Develop andย maintainย factory design standards, launch playbooks, production system guidelines, and manufacturing best practices to support future factory expansions and replication.ย ย 

Tools & Skillsย 

  • AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Visio, or equivalent CAD/layout softwareย ย 

  • Siemens Plant Simulation,ย FlexSim,ย AnyLogic, or equivalent discrete-event simulation softwareย ย 

  • Time studies, MTM/MOST, work measurement, and labor analysisย ย 

  • Capacity modeling, line balancing, takt planning, and production system designย ย 

  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Kanban, and Visual Managementย ย 

  • Material flow analysis,ย warehouseย andย logisticsย designย ย 

  • Factory master planning and facility layout developmentย ย 

  • Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional leadership skillsย ย 

Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.ย ย 

  • 8+ years of experience in industrial engineering, factory design, manufacturing systems, production planning, advanced manufacturing engineering, or greenfield facility development.ย ย 

  • Experience designing factory layouts, production lines, and scalable manufacturing systems for complex products.ย ย 

  • Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects, facility expansions, or major production line launches.ย ย 

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, composites, electrical assemblies, precision mechanical assemblies, and final integration.ย ย 

  • Experience supporting production ramp-up, new product introduction (NPI), and manufacturing process development.ย ย 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.ย ย 

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.ย ย 

Preferred qualifications:
  • Aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing industry experience.ย ย 

  • Experience leading greenfield factory development, factory relocation, or major manufacturing expansion projects.ย ย 

  • Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated manufacturing environments.ย ย 

  • Experience with automated material handling systems, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, automated storage systems, or Industry 4.0 technologies.ย ย 

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.ย ย 

  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, digital factory technologies, and production simulation software.ย 

$120,000 - $190,000 a year
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toย equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.ย 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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