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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 “Standards Engineer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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