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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 “Manufacturing Engineer”

Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
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.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
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.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
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.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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