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NOC code: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers (2141) Industrial and manufacturing engineers figure out how to do things better. They're big-picture thinkers, but they also get right down to the nitty-gritty and understand how things work at a practical level. They're in demand by companies who want to avoid wasting time, people and money. "Industrial" doesn't just mean manufacturing; these engineers go anywhere that requires efficiency--and that's everywhere!
DESCRIPTIONManufacturing engineering duties focus on creating and designing high-quality products safely and efficiently (which means quickly and at the lowest cost). Industrial engineering activities focus on improving the use of resources in systems and facilities. Like operating rooms in hospitals for instance. An industrial engineer would help surgeons and anesthetists understand their own efficiency levels by observing the flow of patients, the placement of equipment, etc.Engineers in this field change something to make it work "better." Ergonomics, the relationship between people and the work environment, is a key factor. Their major responsibilities are: design and improvement (of facilities, processes, and products), logistics, operations, and information management (that's transportation, customer service, supplies, etc.) and management (schedules, workflow, budgets, quality control, you name it....). SPECIFIC DUTIESIndustrial and manufacturing engineers perform some or all of these tasks:*planning and designing plants, and evaluating other industrial sites *studying resources to recommend combinations of machinery, people and processes to develop systems and programs that maximize production and resources *analyzing production costs and safety using time studies and other tools, and designing work simplification, health and safety and other programs *developing assessment methods, and then, evaluating performance, efficiency and quality of all systems, processes and products, and finding ways to improve them, and *supervising technicians and other project staff, and consulting with analysts, managers, other engineers and clients. RELATED CAREERS
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CAREER PATHIndustrial and manufacturing engineers often specialize in an area such as information systems or product design. With several years of experience, they become senior or supervising engineers, and may choose a management career.Engineers in this field develop a broad range of abilities and an excellent understanding of how to run a business. This opens up other possibilities, such as education, or consulting, or starting their own company. EMPLOYERS / WORKPLACEairlinesbanks computer service firms telecommunication companies business machine manufacturers electronic equipment manufacturers electric power companies engineering and other scientific companies electrical equipment manufacturers service industries hospitals railroads social service agencies and organizations WORK ENVIRONMENTYou say you've got good communication skills? Industrial and manufacturing engineers spend a lot of time learning, asking questions, making suggestions, explaining programs and changes, and reporting on projects.You'll work regular days, Monday through Friday, putting in longer hours to meet deadlines or solve problems. Your work could take you anywhere--even into outer space! COMMON JOB TITLESAutomotive engineer, Avionics engineer, Communications engineer, Control systems engineer, Design engineer, electrical, Distribution planning engineer, electricalElectrical engineer Electronics engineer Instrumentation and control engineer, Microwave systems engineer Network engineer, electrical Planning engineer, electrical systems, Process control engineer, electrical Radio systems engineer Roadway lighting design engineer Telecommunications engineer Television systems engineer Test engineer, electronics Transmission planning engineer FOR MORE INFORMATION
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