Industrial engineer

Business and industrial engineers can work in different areas: In production, they analyze, analyze and optimize operations. For this they develop e.g. new procedures and are responsible for their introduction in manufacturing. In logistics, purchasing and sales, for example, they design strategies for the procurement of materials and the distribution of products. In marketing, they tap into new shoppers for the company offer through intensive market analysis and advise customers intensively. In the IT field they develop e.g. tailor-made system solutions for specific customer groups. In quality management, industrial and industrial engineers instruct employees in quality control procedures and support them in implementing standards and standards. Controlling and management consultancy are other possible areas of application.

Business and industrial engineers find employment

• in industrial companies of all economic sectors
• at trade and service companies

The salary level for Industrial engineer in Germany is: from 4604 up to 5819 EUR per month

Why is?

Business and industrial engineers plan, review and improve operations in terms of technical efficiency and economy in the various functional areas of companies, e.g. in the areas of production, logistics, procurement or sales.

Production

An important area of ​​activity is product development and production planning. Industrial engineers develop manufacturing processes and determine the optimal production facilities for the planned production quantities. When designing the product, the desired functions and the quality standards of a product must be defined. For all investment planning issues, relationships with production, assembly and logistics systems must also be taken into account. When manufacturing plants are redesigned, industrial and commercial engineers also participate in site selection.

Marketing and Sales

In the area of ​​marketing and sales, for example, they plan and organize advertising and sales promotion measures. If necessary, they work together with advertising agencies or advise distribution partners and customers. In market research, they analyze sales markets and provide forecasts for future developments. They develop system solutions and plan or optimize the sales organization.

From business administration to IT

In accounting and controlling, they prepare balance sheets and operating accounts with special consideration of technical and economic contexts. They provide the provision of control and monitoring information. In this context, they often work with external accountants and auditors. When it comes to investments and, for example, to raise funds, create profitability calculations or statistics as decision-making aids for management and participate in financing plans. In the area of ​​materials management, logistics and quality management, for example, it is their task to optimize warehousing, to efficiently combine production stages and to organize and design efficient transport chains.

In application consulting, they take on tasks in training and support of EDP users, such as the technical support of hardware and software projects. The conception and development of industry-specific or business-related software solutions are also a potential service.