Career Paths in Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Technician

Salary: $60,201/year

Ensures quality production standards in manufacturing plants. Uses knowledge of equipment to calibrate machinery and maintain production logs.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Salary: $52,788/year

Inspects product quality before shipping and monitors production processes. Maintains quality records and determines if procedures work correctly.

Industrial Mechanic

Salary: $63,295/year

Troubleshoots mechanical issues, calibrates equipment, and replaces machinery. Completes test runs after installations or repairs.

Industrial Electrician

Salary: $67,464/year

Ensures electrical systems work effectively in industrial settings. Draws electrical blueprints and installs wiring systems.

Industrial Designer

Salary: $71,688/year

Creates product designs ahead of manufacturing. Develops prototypes, draws blueprints, and calculates production costs.

Supply Chain Analyst

Salary: $74,711/year

Analyzes data at each stage of the supply chain to optimize manufacturing and transportation standards.

Cost Estimator

Salary: $82,321/year

Collaborates with corporations to determine necessary costs for infrastructure or product manufacturing.

Quality Engineer

Salary: $78,769/year

Establishes production procedures and restructures systems to ensure product quality throughout assembly processes.

Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: $84,454/year

Ensures efficient manufacturing processes. Monitors production, uses CAD software to design systems, and assists with equipment calibration.

Process Engineer

Salary: $88,975/year

Uses knowledge of raw materials and equipment to aid in producing goods. Works across industries from pharmaceuticals to energy.

Energy Efficiency Engineer

Salary: $90,094/year

Conducts energy audits and helps clients adopt more energy-efficient systems. Works with commercial and industrial sites.

Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Salary: $86,049/year

Establishes safety procedures and determines risk factors in industrial sites. Conducts employee safety training.

🏭 Manufacturing

Automotive, electronics, textiles, food processing, and consumer goods production.

🏥 Healthcare

Hospital operations, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and healthcare logistics.

💻 Technology

Software companies, tech startups, data centers, and technology consulting firms.

🏦 Finance

Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and financial technology companies.

🚚 Logistics

Shipping companies, warehousing, supply chain management, and transportation services.

🏛️ Government

Military, public works, regulatory agencies, and government consulting.