I always knew that I wanted to be an engineer because I like looking at how things are done and finding ways to do them better. As an Industrial Engineer, I designed an optimization model that will help the Air Force distribute disaster relief more efficiently and ensure that supplies get to areas that need them on time and in correct quantities.
Today’s consumers expect high-quality, regardless of whether they’re buying cars, food or sports gear, and manufacturing engineers are quality-control pros. They’re involved with all aspects of manufacturing, including automation (that’s right, robots!), production control and materials handling.