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Ingram Content Group

Global book distributor with print-on-demand

Industrial Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
La Vergne, TN, USA
In PersonTravel to various sites for system installations and to vendors as needed.
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical degree is required.
  • Two years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment are required.
  • Two years of experience with new layouts, material handling, programmable logic controllers, or process improvements are required.
  • Two years of experience using AutoCAD computer software are required.
  • One year of experience using SolidWorks or other 3D computer software is required.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to deliver and coordinate multiple projects, including basic feasibility studies, multi-option production expansion analysis, capital project justifications, and other analyses.
  • Participate in design efforts for new and revised products, processes, systems, and technologies that drive efficiencies and cost savings.
  • Execute new programs and projects that enhance business performance or increase capabilities.
  • Contribute to engineering strategy planning and development and provide technical advice.
  • Execute lean project initiatives, including defining scope, design criteria, budgets, resource needs, and project schedules.
  • Travel to various sites to lead the installation of new systems.
  • Travel to vendors as needed to evaluate new technology applications.
  • Communicate study results and make recommendations to management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two to five years of experience in an engineering role in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build cross-departmental partnerships.

About the company

Ingram Content Group coordinates the book supply chain for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, offering digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning services through a global network. It connects publishers’ inventories to retailers and libraries, fulfills orders via digital systems, and uses Lightning Source for print-on-demand, plus digital content and learning resources. It differentiates itself with end-to-end, globally integrated services across its brands—Ingram Book Group, Ingram Publisher Services, Lightning Source, Ingram Library Services, and Tennessee Book Company—that cover distribution, catalog management, library services and independent publishing support. Its goal is to get books to readers worldwide as simply as possible by using technology, innovation and creativity to streamline manufacture and distribution in the book industry.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

La Vergne, Tennessee

Founded

1978

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  • Ingram's 1,000,000-SKU network spans six global DCs and print-on-demand facilities.
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  • Roseburg's co-located printing adds millions of titles and faster west-coast delivery.

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