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Industrial Engineer
full-timeReston$65k - $75k

Summary

Location

Reston

Salary

$65k - $75k

Type

full-time

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About this role

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

• Execute programs, projects, and activities that provide a labor component for the pricing and costing of existing business and of new business proposals.
• Maintain an effective labor calculation system(s) that tracks the impact of current and proposed process changes on revenue and cost.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

  • $65,000-$75,000 Per Year 

Benefits

  • Paid time off

  • 401k, with company match

  • Company sponsored life insurance

  • Medical, dental, vision plans

  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee Discounts

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Development of labor estimates for the pricing of GGI services using the GGI scoring system, time study data, reasonable estimates, and extensive operational knowledge.

  • Act as the subject matter expert GGI labor calculation. Must maintain the integrity and consistency of the GGI labor pricing structure through detailed knowledge of customer requirements, a high level of operational process knowledge, and consistent application of the principles of industrial engineering.

  • Provide direct and indirect labor cost and price estimates for pro forma income statements used to competitively price new business proposals. Liaison with regional and global Financial Planning and Analysis to coordinate labor estimates.

  • Assist Operations, Pricing, and Marketing personnel in understanding labor calculations, the impact of operational change, and analysis of the impact of new business models or pricing structures.

  • Perform detailed analysis, time studies, work sampling, and operational process modeling to verify the accuracy of labor estimates, project the impact of process change, and develop estimates for new services or operations.

  • Calculate actual operational labor costs in order to support competitive pricing and to provide a metric for operational productivity and labor demand planning.

  • Maintain structured, documented, and accessible records of labor estimates and calculations, customer details, and departmental correspondence to ensure total departmental cross functionality, consistency of knowledge, and accuracy of calculations.

Qualifications

Education:

  • BS Industrial Engineering or other related field

Work Experience:

  • 1 - 3 years in a related position or discipline

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

  • Solid MS Office skills (particularly MS Excel and Access)

  • Solid analytical skills across different functional groups within the organization

  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and reasoning skills

  • SAP or ERP knowledge a plus

Language / Communication Skills:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: USA

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: 10%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization

External Relationships: n/a

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Sr Mgr, Industrial Engineering

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  n/a

Number of Direct Reports: n/a

Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a

Estimated Total Size of Team: 2

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

  • Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

  • Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

  • Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

  • Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

  • Excellence: We put the customer at forefront of everything

  • We communicate and keep each other informed

  • Passion: - Hospitality, in its purest form comes down to a single care principle- care.

  • We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention and care.

  • Responsibility: - We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.

  • Respect: - Every job matters. We foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging.

  • We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on:

02/15/2026

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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

Other facts

Tech stack
Labor Calculation,Time Study Data,Operational Knowledge,Analytical Skills,MS Office,MS Excel,MS Access,SAP Knowledge,ERP Knowledge,Communication Skills,Problem Resolution Skills,Team Leadership,Performance Improvement,Customer Focus,Operational Process Modeling,Work Sampling

About gategroup

Shaping the future of Inflight Hospitality.

At gategroup, we are the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board, and hospitality services, enhancing the passenger experience at 35,000 feet and beyond.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our footprint spans over 200 operating units across 60+ countries and territories, making us the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry. Every day, we proudly serve millions of travelers, partnering with the world’s top airlines to deliver memorable culinary moments and seamless retail experiences.

Driven by innovation, advanced technology, and operational excellence, our teams design and deliver premium food and service solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of modern air travel.

From gourmet meals to intelligent retail programs, our mission is simple:
To elevate every journey.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Airlines and Aviation

What you'll do

  • The Industrial Engineer will execute programs and maintain labor calculation systems to track the impact of process changes on revenue and cost. They will also provide labor cost estimates for pricing new business proposals and assist various departments in understanding labor calculations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does gategroup pay for a Industrial Engineer?

gategroup offers a competitive compensation package for the Industrial Engineer role. The salary range is USD 65k - 75k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Industrial Engineer do at gategroup?

As a Industrial Engineer at gategroup, you will: the Industrial Engineer will execute programs and maintain labor calculation systems to track the impact of process changes on revenue and cost. They will also provide labor cost estimates for pricing new business proposals and assist various departments in understanding labor calculations..

Why join gategroup as a Industrial Engineer?

gategroup is a leading Airlines and Aviation company. The Industrial Engineer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Industrial Engineer position at gategroup remote?

The Industrial Engineer position at gategroup is based in Reston, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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