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
- maximise comfort in the workplace by analysing and recommending changes to improve light, alter bench space or machine height and reduce noise.
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