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Median wages (2008) $35.49 hourly, $73,820 annual
Employment (2006) 201,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016) Faster than average (14% to 20%)
Projected need (2006-2016) 89,000 additional employees
17-2112.00 - Industrial Engineers

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.

Sample of reported job titles: Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Specialist, Tool Engineer, Production Engineer

Also see: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Tasks

  • Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
  • Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
  • Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
  • Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
  • Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
  • Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
  • Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
  • Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
  • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
  • Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

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Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation:

Hydraulic motors — Hydraulic power units
Integrated motion control systems — Motion control systems
Microcontrollers — Programmable logic controllers PLC
Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter — Noise-logging dosimeters; Octave band analyzers; Sound level calibrators; Sound level meters
Turntables — Programmable logic controller PLC controlled turntables

Technology used in this occupation:

Analytical or scientific software — SAS software; The Mathworks MATLAB; Windward Technologies GRG2; Workcell simulation software
Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD software; International TechneGroup IGESworks; Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search MINOS software *; SolidWorks CAD software
Industrial control software — Computer numerical control CNC software; Human machine interface HMI software; Nupro CastView; Quality control software
Inventory management software — Manhattan Associates PkMS Pickticket; Oracle Retek; Warehouse management software
Project management software — Microsoft Project; Personnel scheduling software; Process reengineering software; Yield management systems

* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.

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