Industrial Engineering

The Industrial Engineering test is a multi-choice test that measures the conceptual knowledge of design, quality control, reliability, management and costing of manufacturing systems.

The Industrial Engineering Test is a brief, online pre-employment skills assessment designed to evaluate a candidate’s conceptual knowledge of manufacturing system design, quality control, reliability, management, and costing. This fast-paced, 12-question multiple-choice exam has a strict 15-minute time limit and takes an average of just 9 minutes to complete. It is built for online deployment to quickly gauge the foundational qualifications of entry-to-mid-level engineering professionals.

Potential job titles that use this solution include: Industrial Engineer, Industrial Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer

Job levels – Graduate, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor,
Language – English (US)
Average Testing Time (minutes) – 09 minutes
Allowed Time (minutes) – 15 minutes
Maximum Number of Questions – 12 questions
Number of Sittings – One
Test Type – Multiple Choice
Sector – Engineering
O*NET Competency – Engineering and Technology

Scores Reported

• Overall Score
• Design of Manufacturing Systems
• Quality Control and Quality Management
• Reliability and Costing

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Measured

The following areas are covered:

• Facility design
• Work system design
• Management information system
• Production planning and inventory control
• Engineering economy and costing
• Operation research

What It’s Best Used For

• Screening specialized technical talent: Vetting applicants for roles like Industrial Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Manufacturing Specialists, Operations Engineers, and Supply Chain Engineers.
• Evaluating system design frameworks: Measuring a candidate’s baseline grasp of facility layout design, work systems, and management information systems.
• Assessing quality and reliability systems: Checking an applicant’s theoretical mastery of quality control practices and structural reliability management.
• Verifying operational planning capabilities: Testing core knowledge regarding inventory control mechanics, production planning, and operations research.
• Measuring engineering economics: Quantifying a professional’s understanding of system costing models and financial decision-making in manufacturing.