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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 “Production Tool Engineer”

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
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.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
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.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
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.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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