Industrial Engineer

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

An industrial engineer may perform the following tasks:

  • assess the techniques and equipment used in production processes to see if they can operate more efficiently
  • plan and design systems that increase productivity by improving integration of people, materials, equipment and finance
  • choose and develop more efficient and safe manufacturing processes using new, existing or modified machinery and equipment
  • introduce or recommend changes to work methods, safety measures and labour organisation
  • work out the time taken to perform a task or to complete a particular production stage and set performance standards
  • analyse and recommend changes to the workplace to maximise worker comfort by improving light, altering bench space or machine height and reducing noise.

An industrial engineer may specialise as a:

Methods Engineer who studies work processes, tasks and operations in order to promote efficiency and productivity.

Safety Engineer who works to develop safety measures and more efficient and safe manufacturing processes.

Required Skills - Industrial Engineer

  • enjoy technical and engineering work
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • practical and creative
  • technical aptitude
  • able to work without supervision
  • able to accept responsibility

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