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

leonarddiaz@live.com

Interviewee InformationJason Facey

facey_js@yahoo.com

Company Websitewww.kysorwarren.com