the life and times of an industrial engineer an interview of jason facey by: kevin diaz
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The Life and Times of an Industrial Engineer An interview of Jason Facey
By: Kevin Diaz
Education
Class of 2000
BSE in Industrial Engineering
AutoCAD design, SPC, Ergo
Thermo and Circuit
Mercer’s education was very influential.
Internships
Rheem/Ruud (1999)Manufacturer of Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Products.
Trane (2000)Manufacturer of Air Conditioning Systems
DutiesBOM maintenance, building of prototype units, layout drawings, implementing TPM system with maintenance and time studies
Career Path
Industrial EngineeringWell rounded.
Not a fixed career.
No Masters but thinks it’s a good idea.
He would never change his specialty field.
Family has not gotten in the way of his career.
In 5 to 10 years Engineering manager for a different company.
Employment
Kysor WarrenManufacturer of frozen, medium temp and heated display merchandisers, mechanical refrigeration systems and remote mechanical and electrical houses.
Senior Engineer
Typical Work Activity
Normal DayPurchase new equipment for a new product line
Aiding in the new line we setup last yearTroubleshooting test equipment
Tool setup
Time studies
Making the line run more efficient
Averages 45 hours a week.
Presentations and reports are a normal requirement.
Work Environment
Essential job related skillsPeople skills “Know how to work with people that aren’t always happy – once they know you are a normal person, anyone will work with you.”
“Basic manufacturing knowledge – how parts are made from fabrication to shipping a case out the door, assembly line process flow.”
The benefits and compensations are competitive between other jobs and industries.
Work Environment (Cont.)
Doesn’t work weekends.
Doesn’t say late often.
His job experience is exactly what he expected.
A lot of group work.
Not much room for advancement or promotion.
Traveling is only required when new equipment is needed.
3-4 times a year
Stress and Satisfaction
“Stressful – new processes to implement in a plant that has not implemented changes in the last 10 years. Satisfying – giving out employee recognition to people that make a difference on the floor – I had the president come out and congratulate someone on the floor that saved us $200K with his idea.”
Licenses and Certifications
MOST certification
OSHA certification
DOT Hazardous Waste Management
Misc.
Interacts with people outside of the engineering world by playing softball.
He has many mentors that have helped him.
Questions/ Discussion
Interviewer Contact InformationKevin Diaz
Interviewee InformationJason Facey
Company Websitewww.kysorwarren.com