Industrial Engineering Technicians

Job Description:

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Associated Tasks:

• Design new equipment or materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
• Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
• Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas for management or engineering staff.
• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.