Job for the future Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
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Average hourly wage
$37.00
Job description
These individuals seek to improve the efficiency and productivity of an organization. They aim for optimal use of equipment, human resources, technology, etc. They are self-employed or work in:
- Consulting firms
- Manufacturing and processing plants
- The government
- Institutions (financial, health, etc.)
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Main tasks
- Develop plans for the layout of a plant and its facilities.
- Study the efficiency, reliability, and performance of machinery, systems, and facilities and make recommendations.
- Design flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and processes.
- Analyze production costs.
- Determine human resources and skills requirements and develop training programs.
- Establish performance standards, evaluation systems, pay scales, and incentive programs.
- Improve industrial hygiene and safety.
- Identify hazards (e.g. fire hazards) and take corrective action.
- Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, and other engineers.
Formation
University
Industrial and administrative engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 82.4%
11% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 89.8%
6.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Mechanical engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 80.8%
14.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 78.4%
18.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Project engineering
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 75%
25% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 79.2%
11.1% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
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Last update: February 14, 2024