Time left: 3 years · Group: Architecture and Engineering
The official job description
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What industrial engineers do all day (for now)
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Yes. Sooner than you'd like. By my count you have 3 years left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces industrial engineers?
3 years. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which industrial engineers tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product. The rest follows.