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Industrial Engineer
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Also Known as:
Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer), Continuous Improvement Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Plant Engineer, Operations Engineer
What is a
Industrial Engineer
?
Industrial Engineers design production layouts and processes with the purpose of increasing productivity, eliminating wastefulness, reducing costs, and ensuring quality standards are maintained. Industrial engineers explore ways to manufacture products or complete tasks in a quicker, more convenient manner. Professionals in this field rely on their knowledge of business organization, product requirements and safety methods to maximize output. Industrial engineers may also work to improve product delivery through better management methods and quality control.
Industrial Engineers focus on how to get the work done most efficiently, balancing many factors, such as time, number of workers needed, available technology, actions workers need to take, achieving the end product with no errors, workers’ safety, environmental concerns, and cost.
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Why Become
Industrial Engineer
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
22,600
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Development environment software
Industrial control software
Program testing software
What Does a
Industrial Engineer
Do?
Estimate operational costs.
Determine operational methods.
Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
Discuss designs or plans with clients.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
284,600
professionals
2028:
308,400
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
22,600
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$88,020
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Civil Engineers
Industrial Engineering Technician
Maintenance Electrician
Common Next Positions
Computer Hardware Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Industrial Engineering Technician
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