How to hire an industrial process engineer

How to hire an industrial process engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step industrial process engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an industrial process engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial process engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the industrial process engineer you need to hire. Certain industrial process engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An industrial process engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, industrial process engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of industrial process engineers.

   Type of Industrial Process Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Industrial Process Engineer	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$27-45
   Packaging Engineer	A Packaging Engineer plans and implements packaging designs to ensure product integrity and appeal. Their primary duties include supervising and managing the complete packaging development process, analyzing engineering drawings, and conducting periodic vendor reviews.	$31-56
   Manufacturing Engineering Internship	A manufacturing engineering intern is responsible for assisting the manufacturing engineers on the plant's daily operations, analyzing the manufacturing process and procedures, and recommending strategic solutions to maximize productivity and minimize costs. Manufacturing engineering interns shadow the production staff, inspect the tools and equipment of the manufacturing, analyze the quality control documentation, and perform related administrative tasks to familiarize themselves with the plant structure... Show more	$19-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Process Design
   • Sigma
   • Autocad
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Kaizen
   • Data Analysis
   • Production Process
   • Process Improvement
   • Product Quality
   • Production Lines
   • R
   • Production Schedules
   • Value Stream
   • Continuous Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects that lead to kaizen events with a cross functional leadership team.
   • Lead and assist maintenance in resolving equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot process problems, and organize and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
   • Complete process time studies, change BOM and process routers, PCN's and JD Edwards.
   • Implement real time yields and control charts (SPC) at workstation.
   • Develop manufacturing requirements for new ERP system (QAD MFG/Pro EB2) implementation.
   • Assist in the development of techniques to document standard operating procedures in the machine shop according to ISO and AP9100 requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your industrial process engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An industrial process engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, industrial process engineers' average salary in arkansas is 38% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level industrial process engineers earn 38% less than senior-level industrial process engineers.
   • Certifications. An industrial process engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an industrial process engineer's salary.

   Average industrial process engineer salary

   $73,891yearly

   $35.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level industrial process engineer salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average industrial process engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$93,539	$45
   2	Texas	$88,455	$43
   3	Massachusetts	$82,720	$40
   4	Minnesota	$78,809	$38
   5	Illinois	$78,116	$38
   6	Oklahoma	$76,542	$37
   7	Michigan	$74,570	$36
   8	New York	$73,421	$35
   9	Tennessee	$72,176	$35
   10	South Carolina	$70,934	$34
   11	North Carolina	$69,618	$33
   12	Florida	$68,932	$33
   13	Georgia	$67,476	$32
   14	Ohio	$66,676	$32
   15	Indiana	$66,300	$32
   16	Iowa	$65,834	$32
   17	Pennsylvania	$62,293	$30

   Average industrial process engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$109,734	$52.76	11
   2	Video Gaming Technologies	$103,111	$49.57
   3	Eli Lilly and Company	$98,234	$47.23	42
   4	REV Group	$95,184	$45.76	1
   5	Oshkosh	$87,516	$42.08	20
   6	BD	$83,103	$39.95	11
   7	Faraday Future	$81,589	$39.23
   8	Commercial Metals	$81,236	$39.06
   9	Lenovo	$80,240	$38.58	13
   10	Ulta Beauty	$78,709	$37.84	1
   11	Kiewit	$78,191	$37.59	47
   12	Burns & McDonnell	$77,654	$37.33	22
   13	MWH Americas Inc	$77,585	$37.30	8
   14	Amcor	$77,377	$37.20	35
   15	IMPCO by EControls	$76,271	$36.67
   16	SMS group	$75,784	$36.43	2
   17	G-TECH	$75,777	$36.43	4
   18	CNH Industrial	$75,193	$36.15	6
   19	Electrolux	$75,193	$36.15	2
   20	*n/a*	$75,169	$36.14

4. Writing an industrial process engineer job description

   An industrial process engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an industrial process engineer job description:

   Industrial process engineer job description example

   Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
   **Your Opportunity**
   
   Stantec is seeking an **Industrial Water Process Engineer** to join our highly successful water practice in California.
   
   + Undertake Industrial Water/Wastewater system planning and design, consult with clients and other consultants.
   
   + Meet with clients, municipal officials, public, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.
   
   + Prepare economic analysis for water and/or wastewater treatment projects. Prepare construction specifications, tender documents, and applications for approvals.
   
   + Write reports and design briefs to document analyses.
   
   + Participate in proposal management and prepare proposal content
   
   + Coordinate presentation and design drawings.
   
   + Construction / contract administration knowledge.
   
   + Manage project schedule and budget.
   
   + Manage the process for obtaining approvals from various agencies.
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   **Desired Skills and Experience**
   
   + Good understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of water and wastewater treatment engineering design (industrial and/or municipal) including process drawings and calculations, water quality (including chemical, physical, and biological parameters), and equipment selection.
   
   + General understanding of all phases of project document production, client procurement procedures, and regulatory approval processes.
   
   + Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
   
   + Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, funding agencies and reviewing agencies; to deliver technical presentations in public forums in conferences and technical symposia.
   
   + Possess excellent time-management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and available resources.
   
   + Prepare proposal for projects - technical as well as budgetary
   
   + Ability to translate industrial process into clear diagrams
   
   + Team player and able to work well in a team environment without direct supervision
   
   + Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
   
   + Hard-working and positive attitude, open to mentoring junior engineers
   
   + Completion of a master's degree in Water/Wastewater Treatment considered an asset.
   
   + Relevant work experience in water/wastewater treatment projects is an asset
   
   + Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
   
   + Experience with chemical and process simulation modelling considered an asset (such as such as Fathom, ASPEN, BioWin, Membrane Modeling Software, etc.)
   
   + Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and Adobe.
   
   + Experience with managing and delivering projects for private sector clients is a plus.
   
   **Education and Experience**
   
   + Must have a bachelor's in chemical or Civil Engineering field.
   
   + Professional Engineer in California and ability to transfer from another states.
   
   + Must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in engineering analysis and design of water, wastewater systems.
   
   + Must be self-motivated individual possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
   
   Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
   
   _This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibili-ties that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without no-tice._
   
   Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
   
   **Primary Location** : United States-California-Walnut Creek
   
   **Other Locations** : United States-California-Pasadena, United States-California-San Diego
   
   **Job** : Process Engineer
   
   **Organization** : BC-1840 Water-US Pacific
   
   **Employee Status** : Regular
   
   **Job Level** : Individual Contributor
   
   **Travel** : Yes, 25 % of the Time
   
   **Schedule** : Full-time
   
   **Job Posting** : May 12, 2022, 6:07:46 PM
   
   
   Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find industrial process engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your industrial process engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit industrial process engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit industrial process engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new industrial process engineer

   Once you've found the industrial process engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new industrial process engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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