2027 Entry Level - Industrial Engineering - Amarillo, TX

Textron Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Day-one health benefits

Job summary

Textron seeks an entry-level Industrial Engineer in Amarillo, TX to support manufacturing initiatives across aircraft programs at Bell Textron, a Textron subsidiary. You will learn processes, develop skills through mentorship, and contribute to productivity improvements from day one.

Responsibilities include assisting with capacity planning, cost targets, and cross-functional collaboration while applying Lean principles and data-driven decision making with tools like Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to understand and support manufacturing assembly lines to meet schedule and cost objectives.
• Develop and coordinate strategies to improve productivity with Manufacturing.
• Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect, graph historical data to support program evaluation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve cost-competitive processes.
• Utilize Power BI & Kinaxis to analyze data and project shop load.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Power BI

Job description

2027 Entry Level - Industrial Engineering - Amarillo, TX

Description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real‑world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.

Day in the Life of an Industrial Engineer:

We are looking for driven engineers with a passion to innovate. From tiltrotor technology to tail sitting vehicles, our engineers work across a wide portfolio of aircraft programs. This entry level position develops and coordinates with Manufacturing the strategies and plans that improve productivity. Under Management supervision, implements practices to reduce operating expenses, reduce work in progress, and increase production.

As an Industrial Engineer at Bell, you can expect to:

Learn to understand and support manufacturing assembly lines ensuring schedule, cycle time, and cost objectives are achievable.

• Learn to develop manpower forecasts plans based on standard loads and assist manufacturing in achieving cost targets by developing work plans & evaluating performance.
• Learn to develop capacity analysis.
• Participate and support improvement projects.
• Collect, tabulate, and graphically depict historical data to support program evaluation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments to achieve cost competitive processes.
• Learn to analyze and develop factory layouts to reduce cycle time, increase output, and increase cost competitiveness.
• Utilize reporting tools (Power BI & Kinaxis) to depict historical data and project future shop load analysis.
• Utilize work sampling and data analytics to ensure all production MES systems have budget, time standards, and appropriate work centers.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Industrial Engineering or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with focus on process improvement & LEAN activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel & PowerPoint, SQL & Power BI preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prioritize a variety of assignments.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day‑one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI‑generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non‑U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US‑Texas‑Amarillo
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 343124