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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 “Project Leader”

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

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