Yolanda is an industrial engineer for General Motors in Bedford, Indiana. With the help of data analysis and statistics, she designs systems that check automotive components for mistakes and scrap any defective parts before they’re assembled into vehicles.

Yolanda’s work helps GM know their production line is making high-quality products as efficiently as possible. Industrial engineers create systems that help people, machines, materials, and plans work together to create a product. They use mathematics and data analysis to create solutions for assembly line design, worker safety strategies, or, like Yolanda, ensure that the line is producing quality components.

To learn more about Yolanda and her career path, explore her profile page.

Resources for Educators, Parents, and Students

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