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Job Description

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Lean Six Sigma Black Belt”

Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Supervise production workers.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Monitor and control inventory.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.

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