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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 “Methods Engineer”

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
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.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
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.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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