Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May study and record time, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production, maintenance, clerical, and other worker operations for such purposes as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

• Industrial Engineering Technician
• Personnel Quality Assurance Auditor
• Quality Control Technician

• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.
• Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
• Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
• Prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis.
• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
• Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for performance characteristics and adherence to specifications.
• Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.

• advise clients regarding engineering problems
• analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
• analyze engineering design problems
• analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
• calculate engineering specifications
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct performance testing
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• design manufacturing processes or methods
• develop safety regulations
• diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
• draw maps or charts
• estimate materials or labor requirements
• evaluate engineering data
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow statistical process control procedures
• improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• inspect manufactured products or materials
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• 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
• schedule employee work hours
• study time, motion, or work methods of workers
• test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
• understand engineering data or reports
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use spreadsheet software
• use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
• use technical regulations for engineering problems