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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”

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
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.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

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Anthropometers
Tensile testers
Personal computers
Digital cameras
Heated environmental chambers
Audio tape recorders
Environmental ovens
Laser printers
Audio equalizers
Hydraulic presses
Sound level meters
Audiometers
Vibration tables
Thermocouples
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Optical benches
Photometers
Load cells
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Hardness testers
Camera controllers
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Pressure transducers
Audio amplifiers
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Signal generators
Sound level calibrators
Microcontrollers
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Inverted metallurgical microscopes
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Force plates
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