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Job Description

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2112.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 88,530.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 42.00
Currently, there are 256,550 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Supply Chain Engineer”

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

Related Technology & Tools

Personal computers
Force plates
Heated environmental chambers
Vibration tables
Audio tape recorders
Thermocouples
Pressure transducers
Signal generators
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Camera controllers
Recording microphones
Audio equalizers
Computer servers
Hydraulic presses
Heart rate monitors
Programmable logic controller PLC controlled turntables
Sound level meters
Noise dosimeters
Octave band analyzers
Hardness testers
Audio amplifiers
Laser printers
Multimeters
Audiometers
Variable frequency drives VFD
Torsion meters
Environmental ovens
Anthropometers
Digital cameras
Motion control systems
Time delay relay panel boxes
Microcontrollers
Photometers
Fast Fourier transform FFT spectrum analyzers
Reverberant auditory test chambers
Electrophysics infrared cameras
Oxygen uptake measurement devices
Programmable logic controllers PLC
Pulsed width modulation PWM drives
Radiometers
Load cells
Potentiometers
Sound level calibrators
Inverted metallurgical microscopes
Tensile testers
Electrogoniometers
Optical benches
Hydraulic power units
Anechoic auditory test chambers

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