I have a bachelor degree in industrial engineering, I was thinking of taking master degree but I don't which one is more beneficial and demanding. Which one you will choose and why? If not one of above, what is it and why?

Hello! I'm an incoming IE student and I'd like to prepare for it. Can you recommend some basic intro to IE and some complicated books? Thank you! :))

Hi guys, I am an Industrial and Systems Engineering student, and I have the option to choose a concentration (consisting of four courses), and I am confused between choosing a concentration in Data Science and Analytics or Decision Analytics. Which concentration do you think is the most in-demand right now in the job market and can better support my future career prospects?"

I'll be getting my 2-year at a state college before transferring to UCF. I have 3 different options:

1. https://www.seminolestate.edu/catalog/programs/eng-ind#tab-program-overview
   
2. https://valenciacollege.edu/students/degree-pathways/documents/aa-engineering-ft-2425.pdf
   
3. https://valenciacollege.edu/students/degree-pathways/documents/as-science-technology-engineering-math-engineering-ft-2425.pdf

I'm not really sure what option would be best. Both AA's are a guaranteed transfer into UCF and the AS is a guaranteed transfer if I select the right courses.

So I am about to complete my master's and have 6 months to prepare my resume. So far in college, I have mostly learned about different optimization problems (my specialization is in supply chain), inventory control, simulation, and some basic statistics. I have done my bachelor's in mechanical engineering and want to know what skills I should learn. I am doing power bi as of now. I don't know what I want to get into so I want to keep my options open. I will lean towards entry-level jobs since I have no experience (not even an internship since I could not land one). I know I am in a tough spot but I am seeking your help to understand what skills I should learn / polish that will look good on my resume as well as prepare for interviews. Thanks

So i heard industrial engineering isn’t rly engineering and it’s more related to business. Can someone please explain what they do and what’s the engineering part to it?

I have a 4.48 gpa and 1480 sat and I did varisty xc and track for 4 years. I also did some lifeguard job and volunteering but not related to engineering. I am debating between industrial engineering and accounting. My first choice is industrial engineering, but given the competitiveness, I don’t know which one to choose. Someone let me know if I have a good chance to get an industrial engineering Or should I just apply to business?

Hi Reddit!

I’m currently working as an Industrial Engineer (IE) and considering transitioning into Systems Engineering (SE). I’ve had roles in industrial and reliability engineering, systems simulation, and project management,

My long-term goals are to improve my earning potential, explore opportunities in the defense industry, and align my career with systems-level thinking.

A few questions for the community: 1. Pay: How does compensation for Systems Engineers compare to Industrial Engineers? Is the shift worth it financially, especially with my background and certifications? 2. Defense Industry: How difficult is it to break into defense as a Systems Engineer? Are there any additional certifications or skills I should focus on to increase my chances? 3. Career Growth: For those who have made a similar transition, how does the career growth and job satisfaction in SE compare to IE?

I’d love to hear your experiences and advice on making this shift! Thanks in advance!

Truthfully I'm a chemical engineer and I don't really understand what industrial engineering is and why it's an engineering. I looked at some practice exams for some IE classes and they look like some business school exams, focusing on stuff like optimizing lines for businesses like Disney World for example. It seems to have a lot of statistics involved, but like so does every other Engineering field. Anyway, what exactly is industrial engineering, and why is it considered a field of engineering?

Good evening

I am a second year student in industrial engineering and I really feel that I do not know enough about my major. How can I improve myself? What are the things I need to learn as an industrial engineer? Thanks

I’m about to graduate in Industrial Engineering and have been exploring the job market in Canada. With the current economic climate, I’m curious if there are any opportunities for industrial engineers in areas like supply chain or manufacturing.

If you have any advice or recommendations, I’d love to hear them and would like to DM you for further insights.

I graduated with a BSBA in SCM and I ended up as an IE / Continuous Improvement Specialist. I LOVE this. My brain was wired for this. At first I felt like an imposter because of my degree.

I’m still in the honeymoon phase with my job, I’m doing 9-10 hour days because I’m just that excited to get things done. I’m ~ a year in and I work for a very large company. I feel like there are amazing opportunities for my plant and then globally within this company.

(But I’m here because I don’t want to be tunnel vision)

As a guy, I feel behind in life and I have the ability to hyperfocus my career for a few years. I still feel like I haven’t scratched the surface for knowledge to be content with moving jobs. The further I plan ahead the better.

I’m not sure if I should continue to put in as much effort as I have been or what’s the general progression of this field. My goal is just to make as much money as possible while still being able to have an impact.

Do I just enjoy the ride or do I build my resume and jump jobs every 1-2 years?

TLDR; As an IE, what’s the quickest way to progress to make as much money as possible

I’m about to start my final semester, and trying to decide between Industrial Automation, Metal Additive Manufacturing, or Industrial Internet Smart Manufacturing.

My career interests are in the aerospace/defense industry.

Hi guys, I am graduating next year and I am book smart, however I don't have something in mind therefore I don't know what career path to follow. I didn't take any extra curriclum courses and didn't complete and internships. How can I be saved?

I’m a second-year industrial engineering student, and I’m super interested in getting into supply chain management or logistics. Right now, I work part-time handling logistics for events at my university, which is honestly a lot of fun, but I feel kind of stuck.

I’m not sure how to find internships or make myself stand out for them. Any tips on:

•Where to even look for internships? (Does linkedin help and how to utilise it?) •What skills or tools (Excel, ERP, etc.) I should learn to boost my chances? •Anything else I should be doing now to make myself a better candidate?

I’d really appreciate any advice or ideas. I want to make the most of my time in uni but just don’t know where to start. Thanks so much!

I've made it to the 3rd round of an interview where I'll be at the facility for the first time and will be meeting the senior leaders. Anyone have any advice on what to expect or if you're a manager yourself, what do you expect from meeting potential hires on the 3rd round? Anything helps thanks.

I'm currently a sophomore IE major who recently got an internship offer to work at General Dyanmics for Supplier Quality engineering. Given my interests to work in the Healthcare sector for HF, would it still be beneficial to get experience in other areas of IE such as quality engineering or is it better to try to find experiences within Healthcare? Currently debating if I should reject this offer or not, but I understand that internships are very competitive + scarce for IE majors... Any advice much appreciated!!

My departments role is to ensure sheet metal parts on new products meet our company standards for dimensional quality. During product development we assess the CAD and check features are the correct size/position/tolerance etc.. for assembly. This is done by engineers looking through the CAD and measuring the features which makes it prone to human error. I feel this could be automated using python. Does anyone have advice or experience doing something similar?

I work as a massage therapy teacher for a private school and I can feel opportunity for working my way to run the entire school. I don't have a degree, I have worked in an industrial setting before and they were growing really quick and weren't able to keep up. I naturally gravitated towards fixing their problems and I fell in love with efficiency and without knowing it was applying some basic concepts of IE. My experience in that job is making me notice how sloppy this school is being run and I want to put effort into increasing my understanding. Can anyone recommend me books or online courses YouTube videos or any kind of resource that can help me?

Hi! I'm an intl student studying in the US and I was wondering if there's any international students (or anyone in general) here that has any insights on the likeliness of being sponsored post grad with a degree in IE. Any thoughts/insights are very appreciated! Thank you!

I am an highchool student (Canada) and want to go to college in IE.

What are the best part-time jobs available for somebody with little to no experience in the workplace ? (My goal is to be an IE specialized in automation and robotics).

In 2020, everyone used to talk about how IoT was going to revolutionize everything, but fast forward to 2024, and I feel like the hype has died down. What do you think about this?

I'm about to get my degree and I currently have a job in supply chain. But I'm deeply obsessed with the Automation/robotics field. Would it be possible to actually work in something with automation, considering that I'd competing with mecatronics, robotics, or more specialized engineers that me?

Let me know if this is not the place to ask this question, but

I have created a few XmR charts for some of the processes (would appreciate feedback if this is appropriate for processes with count data), and business users love so far, though maybe a bit confused about the Moving Range Chart but that's probably part of the learning process.

Because the nature of the business is such that targets vary from month to month, as far as I understand, this makes comparing the MR chart from month to month a bit tricky, as the Average MR for a month with lower targets is going to be lower even if process stability hadn't really changed.

My question is - is there some metric that would give a standardized view of variability regardless of the volumes? I was thinking a "modified" version of a Coefficient of Variation = MR Mean / Process Mean Value, is this something that is used in industry? Should I just stick to the proper Coefficient of Variation = Process Stdev / Process Mean Value?