Industrial Engineers

Integrate human work aspects, quality control, inventory management, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and evaluation into the design, development, testing, and evaluation of industrial production management systems.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER CAREERS

Industrial engineers are responsible for determining the most efficient method of producing a product or service. They serve as a link between management objectives and the activity required to attain those objectives. They solve challenges by merging manufacturing resources like as people, machines, materials, information, and energy. 

To increase revenues, they employ mathematical methodologies, expert computer systems, cost analysis, financial planning, quality control, and complicated distribution schemes. A bachelor's degree is sufficient, but a master's degree or Ph.D. is more valuable in the workplace. 

Students with strong problem-solving, mathematics, computer applications, science, and systems analysis skills may be interested in pursuing this career. Although most industrial engineers work in pleasant office settings, they may spend days monitoring issues and trying strategies in plants and distribution hubs. They may also travel extensively. 

Experienced industrial engineers who seek chances in management science effectively can advance to higher levels of strategic planning and management.

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Characteristics

Comfort of the work setting
Physical demands
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Dealing and handling conflicts
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More
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Areas of Study

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Top Skills

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