Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

• Configuration Management Analyst
• Documentation Engineer
• Equipment Inspector
• Factory Lay-Out Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Liaison Engineer
• Manager, Quality Control
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Material Scheduler
• Metrologist
• Production Engineer
• Production Planner
• Quality Control Engineer
• Shoe-Lay-Out Planner
• Standards Engineer
• Supervisor, Metallurgical-and-Quality-Control-Testing
• Supervisor, Vendor Quality
• Time-Study Engineer
• Tool Planner
• Tooling Coordinator, Production Engineering

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
• Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
• Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
• Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
• Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
• Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

• advise clients regarding engineering problems
• analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
• analyze engineering design problems
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
• assign work to staff or employees
• calculate engineering specifications
• communicate technical information
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• coordinate engineering project activities
• coordinate production materials, activities or processes
• design manufacturing processes or methods
• determine factors affecting production processes
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop safety regulations
• direct personnel in support of engineering activities
• establish production schedule
• estimate materials or labor requirements
• estimate production costs
• evaluate engineering data
• evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow manufacturing methods or techniques
• follow statistical process control procedures
• improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• lead teams in engineering projects
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• perform statistical modeling
• plan testing of engineering methods
• prepare safety reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• read blueprints
• read production layouts
• read technical drawings
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• resolve engineering or science problems
• study time, motion, or work methods of workers
• supervise quality control workers
• understand engineering data or reports
• use cost benefit analysis techniques
• use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• use hazardous materials information
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use long or short term production planning techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use project management techniques
• use quality assurance techniques
• use scientific research methodology
• use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
• use technical regulations for engineering problems
• use total quality management practices