Industrial Engineers salary in Providence, Rhode Island

Salary distribution

Where Providence industrial engineers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Engineering and Technology

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• Production and Processing

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Mechanical

  Knowledge

  4.2 / 5

• Design

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

2. 02

   Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

3. 03

   Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

4. 04

   Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

5. 05

   Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

6. 06

   Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

7. 07

   Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

8. 08

   Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.