This is accomplished through the optimal allocation of resources throughout the system. Industrial engineers practice in both administrative and production segments of manufacturing and service organizations. The importance of manufacturing is reflected by the presence of a manufacturing system engineering option. The modern manufacturing systems engineer designs, installs, implements, improves and manages information-driven integrated manufacturing systems. This option prepares students to organize, schedule, and manage the total manufacturing system, from product design through fabrication, distribution and consumer services.
Systems engineers design and build systems to meet the needs of people.
As computing speed and analytic sophistication have increased, society's needs have become more varied and complex. Graduates of the systems engineering program are prepared to face these needs. The goal of a systems engineer is to make the best use of resources. Stated formally, systems engineering is concerned with the processes and methodology of modeling, analyzing and designing technologically advanced systems that function safely, effectively, and economically. It requires appreciation and understanding of machines, people, software, hardware, materials, and energy.