Industrial Engineering
What is Industrial Engineering?
According to the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at OSU, "Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers use their knowledge and skills to improve systematic processes. This includes statistical analysis, interpersonal communication, design, planning, quality control, operations management, computer simulation, and problem solving."
Related Careers
| Artificial Intelligence Designer | Industrial Engineer | Professor |
| Civil Engineer | Industrial Psychologist | Project Manager |
| Construction Engineer | Inventory Control Manager | Qualtiy Assurance Specialist |
| Consultant | Manufacturing Engineer | Quality Engineer |
| Consulting Analyst | Materials Engineer | Researcher |
| Cost Estimator | Mathematician | Safety Manager |
| Engineering Economics Analyst | Mechanical Engineer | Sales Engineer |
| Engineering Manager | Nuclear Engineer | Schedule/Planning Engineer |
| Ergonomist | Operational Analyst | Surveyor |
| Facility Designer | Operations Researcher | Textile Scientist |
| Forest Engineer | Process Engineer | Transportation Systems Specialist |
Related Skills
| Ability to Improve Processes & Operations | Creativity | People Skills |
| Background in Engineering Principles, Computer Systems, Mathematics & Design | Independent | Problem Solving Skills |
| Communication Skills (Oral & Written) | Organization Skills | Team Player |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
ElectricalEngineer.com - Lists professional positions for electrical engineers, although positions in related disciplines are listed too.
MechanicalEngineer.com - Lists professional position nationwide in the field of mechanical engineering, with links to corporations hiring mechanical engineers.
Society of Women Engineers - Provides no-cost membership and job listings, with job information from corporate recruiters forwarded by e-mail.
CivilEngineeringJobs.com - Lists professional positions for civil engineers nationwide, with resources and links of potential interest to civil engineers.
Construction.com - Provides resources, news, and links to jobs in construction and architecture.
Engineering Central - Lists professional positions nationwide for both entry level and experienced engineers and computer professionals.
Boeing Industrial Engineer Jobs
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - The following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Industrial Engineers
- Average Pay - Civil Engineers
- Average Pay - Materials Engineers
- Average Pay - Mechanical Engineers
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Industrial Engineering Resources
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Professional Association Links
Institute of Industrial Engineers
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
National Society of Professional Engineers
Association for Manufacturing Excellence
Society of Manufacting Engineers




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