Tuesday, December 10, 2019

A Brief Overview of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Engineer working overnight
Photo by Arif Riyanto on Unsplash
An experienced industrial engineer based in North Carolina, Ashwani Muppasani has held several executive positions in the field of manufacturing, including serving as senior director of quality and operations for the Americas at TE Connectivity. Possessing a master’s degree in industrial engineering, Ashwani Muppasani is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Founded in 1948 and formerly called the Institute of Industrial Engineers, IISE offers tools, resources, and professional connections to its members, who work across a variety of industries to solve complex problems with an integrated, systemic approach. Industrial and systems engineering is a complex field that encompasses a wide range of projects. For instance, industrial and systems engineers may work to repair or upgrade a rollercoaster line, reorganize an operating room, design a more advanced automobile, or improve worldwide product distribution channels.

Although there are many different roles industrial and systems engineers may fill, they usually share a common purpose of saving their companies money, increasing efficiencies, and improving quality. As businesses strive to stay on the leading edge in an increasingly competitive world market, the demand for the skills of industrial and systems engineers will continue to grow.