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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.

Currently Employed: 115

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $21.57 - $27.34

Typical Annual Salary: $44,900 - $56,900

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
• Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
• Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization.
• Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
• Design new equipment and materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
• Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

• Coordinate measuring machines CMM
• Forklifts
• Gauges or inspection fixtures
• Lathes
• Milling cutters

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software