Skills & Qualities needed

Good math skills
Strong time management skills
Mechanical aptitude
Good common sense
A strong desire for organization and efficiency
Excellent communication/salesmanship
Creative problem solving
Quantitative skills
Technical competency
Continuous drive for improvement
Resourcefulness
Listening skills
Negotiation skills
Diplomacy
Patience
Ability to adapt to many environments, wear many hats and interact with a diverse group of individuals
Inquisitive mind
Continuous desire to learn
Leadership skills
Ethics
Passion for improvement

Advice from an IIE Member

“Successful industrial engineers must possess the ability to communicate effectively, for without it you cannot sell your ideas. You must be able to manage projects and multiple tasks, for without those skills you will be less efficient and of less use to your employer. You must be able to observe others and understand why they are doing what they do, for without that change is an uphill battle.”