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Industrial / Manufacturing
Category:
Engineering Management
Role Model(s)
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: