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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 “Senior Quality Methods Specialist”

Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Monitor and control inventory.
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.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
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.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
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.
Supervise production workers.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.

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