Chapter 42, Problem 1RQ

How is the lean engineer’s job different from the industrial engineer’s job?

To determine

The difference between the lean engineer’s job and the industrial engineer’s job.

Explanation of Solution

The main objectives of the lean engineer are as follows,

1. The plan of production cells using a chase.
2. The plan of production cells using current equipment.
3. They eliminate the job shop's functional design.
4. The combination of quality tools.
5. The combination of defect prevention devices.
6. The improvement of one-piece flow processes.

The main objectives of the industrial engineer are as follows,

1. The main objective of the industrial engineer is to achieve production targets.
2. The planning for the smooth production.
3. The improvement in the performance of the organization by increasing its productivity.
4. The improvement in the quality of the product.
5. The improvement in the effective utilization of resources and time. 
6. The elimination of the waste.