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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 “Salvage Engineer”

Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
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.
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.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
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.
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
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.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
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.
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.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

Related Technology & Tools

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Signal generators
Heated environmental chambers
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Variable frequency drives VFD
Noise dosimeters
Reverberant auditory test chambers
Microcontrollers
Camera controllers
Vibration tables
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Audio tape recorders
Anthropometers
Potentiometers
Sound level meters
Octave band analyzers
Motion control systems
Time delay relay panel boxes
Load cells
Pressure transducers
Audiometers
Sound level calibrators
Anechoic auditory test chambers
Environmental ovens
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Audio equalizers
Programmable logic controllers PLC
Oxygen uptake measurement devices
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Torsion meters
Multimeters
Computer servers
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Optical benches
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Personal computers
Heart rate monitors
Inverted metallurgical microscopes
Pulsed width modulation PWM drives
Hardness testers
Hydraulic presses
Thermocouples

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