2027 Entry Level - Industrial Engineering - Amarillo, TX

Textron Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron Inc. invites applications for an entry-level Industrial Engineer position in Amarillo, TX. You will contribute to manufacturing scope and collaborate with teams on process improvements, cost targets, and productivity gains from day one.

The role focuses on supporting assembly lines, capacity planning, and data-driven decision making, with mentorship and development opportunities in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support manufacturing assembly lines to meet schedule, cycle time, and cost objectives.
• Develop manpower forecasts based on standard loads and assist in achieving cost targets.
• Develop capacity analysis.
• Participate and support improvement projects.
• Collect, tabulate, and graph historical data to support program evaluation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve cost-competitive processes.
• Analyze and develop factory layouts to reduce cycle time and increase output.
• Utilize Power BI and Kinaxis to depict historical data and project shop load.
• Use data analytics to ensure MES budgets, time standards, and appropriate work centers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

2027 Entry Level - Industrial Engineering - Amarillo, TX

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.

Description

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.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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