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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 “Quality Control Expert”

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

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