It's a versatile degree that teaches one not only how to work on detailed industrial engineering projects, but provides an overall structure for solving real-world problems effectively. The teamwork and presentation skills learned through class projects are invaluable. Kristina worked for Hewlett Packard as a manufacturing development engineer for two years, and later spent a year working on program management for new computer chips. She received her master's in manufacturing systems engineering from Stanford University and returned to Agilent Technologies as a new technology introduction program manager. A degree in Industrial Engineering not only provides you with technical engineering skills, but also helps you develop a completely new mind-set.
Industrial engineers solve abstract problems which require creativity.
In these situations, finding the right solution isn't as important as finding the best solution given the circumstances. IE's will be the superheroes of industry because they can find ways to do things better, less expensively and with higher quality. He implements enterprise resource planning solutions. ECS also arranges interviews between prospective employers and graduating engineering students.