Industrial Engineer Mock Interview
Master 51 Industrial Engineer interview questions covering process optimization, lean systems, and data analysis.
Question 16 of 51
Can you tell me about your process of identifying and correcting flaws in production?
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Holly Chavez is a multidisciplinary freelance writer and news columnist. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering Technology. Holly specializes in writing about business, engineering, and sustainability.
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Holly Chavez is a multidisciplinary freelance writer and news columnist. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering Technology. Holly specializes in writing about business, engineering, and sustainability.
"Initially I observe the current process and interview stakeholders to identify the problem using the 5 Whys. Then I identify the root cause using a Fishbone Diagram. Next, it's on to Corrective Action Plan time, where I perform 'Plan - Do - Check - Act - otherwise known as the PDCA Cycle. Follow up is oftentimes an issue so I follow up later at a predetermined time to verify and validate that the production flaws are corrected."
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