Industrial Engineering - PDF

By: Matt Green

PUT SIMPLY, INDUSTRIAL AN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS JOB IS
ENGINEERING IS THE MAXIMIZATION TO ELIMINATE WASTEFULNESS AND

OF EFFICIENCY IN A PROCESS. INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY.

I selected Industrial Engineering due
to my desire to find ways in which
things can be done better to improve
our quality of life.
I received learner in my top five
strengths, a character triat that fits with
my career choice because I enjoy
learning new ways to improve things.

▪ At minimum, an Industrial Engineer must obtain a Bachelor’s
Degree and acquire a P.E. (Professional Engineering)
lisence by passing an exam.

COLLEGE MAJOR ▪ Most industrial engineers (IE’s) have a specified
degree, however there are many IE’s with
degrees in

1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Manufacturing Engineering
4. Industrial Engineering Technology
5. General Engineering

TOP SCHOOLS ▪ Among the top Universities in Texas for
IN TEXAS Industrial Engineering are

1. Texas A&M University
2. University of Houston
3. Texas Tech University
4. St. Mary’s University
5. University of Texas at Arlington

The science of Industrial Designing factory layouts to
Engineering is based around organize the order of
assembly
improving processes and
procedure to eliminate waste Developing production
methods that maximize profit
and improve efficiency.
Tasks of an Industrial while minimizing costs
Engineer include Implement quality control
systems to ensure products

meet standards
Meet with clients to discuss

proposals and new ideas

Employment in Industrial Engineering is
projected to increase by 10% in the next

10 years
This figure is above average compared to

other Engineering fields which are
projected to grow by 8%.

In addition, the average growth rates in the
next 10 years for all occupations is 7%.

▪ Industrial Engineers work in various industries: 18%
13%
▪ Transportation equipment manufacturing 13%
▪ Professional, scientific, and technical services 8%
▪ Computer and electronic product manufacturing 6%
▪ Machinery manufacturing
▪ Fabricated metal product manufacturing

▪ They work in offices, but frequently visit sites and meet with clients outside of their
office.

▪ Industrial Engineering is a full time career, requiring creative thinking skills and
development of new ideas.

▪ The median annual salary for and Industrial Engineer is
about $85,000

▪ The top 10% of IE’s earned $130,000
▪ The bottom 10% of IE’s earned $55,000
▪ The average salary for all engineering fields is $92,000
▪ The average salary for all occupations is $40,000



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As an engineering field, Industrial Industrial Design involves the
Engineering relates most closely to process of designing everyday
Mechanical Engineering due to the parts and objects to be sold in
product and workspace design consumer markets, sharing the
elements that both careers have in concept of design also used by
common. Industrial Engineers.

Through my research, I This factor attributes to
learned that there are the above average job
many industries that an growth percentage for
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineer
qualifies to find
employment in.

▪ “How to Become an Industrial Engineer - Steps and Time Required.” Online
Engineering Programs, www.onlineengineeringprograms.com/faq/how-do-
i-become-an-industrial-engineer.

▪ “Summary.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 25 Sept.
2018, www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/industrial-engineers.htm.

▪ Anonymous.“What Do Industrial Engineers Do?” What Do Industrial Engineers
Do? | Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering | Oregon State
University, 22 June 2012, mime.oregonstate.edu/what-do-industrial-
engineers-do.

▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=47&v=kNXMJBQ6oL4