Industrial / Manufacturing

Industrial engineers and Manufacturing engineers use their expertise in equipment, material, procedures, human resources and production methods to assist organizations in improving their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. Industrial engineers are concerned with the management side of operations, while Manufacturing engineers focus on the Manufacturing process. The broad span of their knowledge allows them to work in almost every type of business.

Examples: 

Industrial engineers plan, organize, supervise and manage the operations of industries to ensure economical, safe and effective use of materials, energy and people.

An Industrial engineer may:

  • Figure out how to produce a GameBoy Advanced more quickly
  • Examine fish processing plants for safety
  • Oversee an assembly line at Subaru
  • Plan and design systems that increase productivity by improving integration of people, materials, equipment and finance
In your community: 

On the road to self-government, many Aboriginal communities will be able to use the services of Industrial/Manufacturing Engineers to develop and expand local industries. As an Industrial or Manufacturing engineer, you could help your community look at ways to bring locally made products to a wider market.

As an Industrial/Manufacturing engineer you could:

  • Design a Manufacturing plant for local goods
  • Evaluate the safety of local logging operations
  • Manage purchasing for the tribal council
Aptitude: 

If you like...

  • Problem solving
  • Being creative
  • Working with people
  • Business
  • Helping people

...you might enjoy Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

Universities: 

If you want to study Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering you can go to the following universities:

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