Industrial Engineering
My Career - Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering (IE) is an incredibly broad engineering discipline in which someone is trained to optimize systems. By ‘optimize’, I generally mean putting in less input for an equal or greater amount of output. An example of optimizing a system could be improving Amazon’s order fulfillment process by including some automation, mistake proofing measures, or workstation level layout improvements.
Or in my case, the systems in question are the factory layouts of Tesla Motors. And my optimizations are reducing conveyance distances, minimizing product touches, and automating processes that have a favorable payback.
I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s Degree (MS) in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, in May of 2022
Developing Skills as an IE
I believe there are a few core pillars to being a well-rounded IE. Not everyone needs to be fluent in every software/language/methodology, but it is necessary to have a baseline understanding of these pillars.
The ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
A guiding principle of Industrial Engineering. Lean Six Sigma is a methodology to systematically remove waste and reduce variation
The ability to model and predict outcomes
2D and 3D CAD softwares, production line fire fighting
My Past Roles
From College Internships to Full-time Jobs!
Work with cross functional teams to design the layout and material flow for Powertrain and Metals manufacturing shops.
Managed on-hand inventory and launched early integration of lean principles to reduce WIP and ensure on-time delivery.
Designed manufacturing fixtures, created labor balancing models, and developed facility layouts.
Led 5S events, designed ergonomic fixtures, and created standard work instructions.
Developed SharePoint tools and improved the clarity and efficiency of production documentation.