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Industrial Engineers

SOC 17-2112.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

3.8

Writing

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Monitoring

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.4

Production and Processing

4.4

Mathematics

4.1

Mechanical

4.0

Design

3.8

English Language

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Administration and Management

3.5

Key Tasks

1Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

2Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

3Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

4Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.

5Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.

Also Known As

Automation Engineer Configuration Management Analyst Configuration Manager District Plant Engineer Documentation Engineer Efficiency Analyst Efficiency Engineer Efficiency Expert Engineer Engineering Inspector