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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 “Factory Engineer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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