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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Desktop computers
Lathes
Laser scanners
Horizontal milling machines
Air conditioning units
Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
Signal generators
Bench grinders
Surface grinding machines
Three-dimensional prototyping printer
Vacuum gauges
Plastic injection molding machines
Portable air compressors
Dynamic actuators
Air heaters
Universal testing machines
Digital hardness testers
Function generators
Milling machines
Personal computers
Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
Manual hardness testers
Oscilloscopes
Vacuum pumps
Steam boilers
Melting point apparatus
Heat exchangers
Plotters
Belt conveyors
Viscosity meters
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
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