Industrial Engineer Austin, MN

Industrial Engineer – Austin, MN

Hormel Foods Corporation is a leading food company based in Austin, MN.

• Lead and coordinate major industrial engineering projects, including new methods, plant layouts, equipment installations, capacity analysis/utilization, and manpower planning.
• Implement labor standards, ergonomic improvements, productivity initiatives, and standard labor cost construction.
• Apply product knowledge and problem‑solving skills to enhance efficiency and production capability for maximum profitability.
• Provide plant operations teams with solutions on equipment layouts and plant capacities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful Industrial Engineering experience.
• Pattern of initiative and proven problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Understanding of the DMAIC process and its application to continuous improvement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States with no future visa sponsorship required.

Austin, MN

Competitive base salary, bonus, annual merit increase, medical, dental, vision, non‑contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k) immediately eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, and free two‑year community/technical college tuition for employees’ children, among other benefits.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Base pay range: $81,000 to $105,000 per year; actual compensation will be influenced by experience, skills, and location.