Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Industrial engineers use their knowledge of various disciplines—including systems engineering, management science, operations research, and fields such as ergonomics—to determine the most efficient and cost-effective methods for industrial production. They design systems that integrate materials, equipment, information, and people in the overall production process. Approximately 247,570 industrial engineers are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Organized
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Engineering Manager
Facilities Planner
Quality Engineer
Engineer
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