Industrial Engineering

Olivia Schwamberger

Education requirement: need a Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. ◦ Classes: Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Statics and

Dynamics, Mechanics, Design, Manufacturing Process and System Analysis

Average salary: $78, 860 Future Outlook: Employment growth rate

will likely be above average. Job seekers will most likely exceed job openings.

About Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineers mainly figure out ways to do things better, they are process improvers.

Some examples of what they might do◦ make products more affordable◦ make service timeline◦ increase customer service by improving

equipment, buildings, and time

What does an Industrial Engineer do?

Videos on Industrial Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_a-nvJL2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb4nTNG63mQ

They work with project management and procurement and construction management services.

They have big company clients like Cargill and S.C Johnson.

Ranked as One of ENR’s top 500 engineering design firms nationwide.

Website: http://www.valdeseng.com/

Valdes Engineering Company

Here are some products: AC motors, DC motors, Motor Accessories & Kits, Motor Controls, etc.

This company uses the latest version of Maximizer Enterprise CRM software.

30,000 company reference database. Compound growth of 15-18% annually (for

the past 20 years). Website: http://www.sieco.com/index.html

Sierra Industrial Engineering Co.

Henry Ford CEO of Ford Motor Company Contributed to industrial

engineering by developing the assembly line for cars. His idea originated

from the meat packing industry.

Was named the “Mother of Modern Management”

Contributed to industrial engineering through using her study of time and motion and applying it to everyday management.

Published book: Cheaper by the Dozen

Lillian Gilbreth

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