Northern Illinois University

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Where do Industrial & Systems Engineers Work?

Almost every type of business needs and hires industrial engineers and they work in many different kinds of jobs. Industrial and systems engineers are the problem solvers in a variety of organizations:

  • Manufacturing industries
  • Utilities
  • Health services
  • Transportation systems
  • Storage and distribution systems
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Consulting companies

Examples of titles you get as an Industrial and Systems Engineer include:

  • Quality Engineer or Manager
  • Operation Analyst
  • Process Engineer
  • Production Engineer or Manager
  • Supply Chain Coordinator
  • Continuous-Improvement Engineer

Industrial and systems engineers are often selected for top management positions because they are so well qualified to interact with humans, technology, and systems.