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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

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Tasks for “Industrial Engineers”

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
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.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
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.
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
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.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
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.
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.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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EGS FeatureCAM
ETA Dynaform
Dassault Systems SOLIDWORKS
Microsoft Visual Studio
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Structured query language SQL
Workcell simulation software
Electronic breadboard software
Yield management systems
Quality control software
Facilities planning software
Microsoft Office
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Rockwell RSLogix
PTC Creo Parametric
Logic programming software
Human machine interface HMI software
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Autodesk AutoCAD
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C++
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Microsoft Project
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