industrial engineering
noun
engineering applied to the planning, design, and control of industrial operations.
industrial engineer
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a word derived from
industrial engineering.
Example Sentences
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On social media he describes himself as an industrial engineer running his own company, as well as a pilot and investor.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Just ask Temitayo Ogunduyilemi, a Baltimore-based industrial engineer working with bio-medical supply chains.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Founded in 2016 by Joey Zwillinger, an industrial engineer, and Tim Brown, a former professional soccer player, Allbirds tapped into the idea that businesses can make money, be innovative and do good in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Edgardo Torres, a 29-year-old industrial engineer from Lima, said Peru needed "a true leader" to bring some much-needed political stability.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
I would learn in subsequent years that he had been trained as an industrial engineer, and had actually completed a master’s degree.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
