Job Tasks for: "Industrial Engineers"

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.

Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review,
action, and control.

Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for
recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and

documentation of production problems.

Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and
project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure
quality control and reliability.

Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or
damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.

Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering
drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

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.

Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.

Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and

handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.

Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences

and lead times to expedite production operations.

Knowledge Requirements for:

"Industrial Engineers"

Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering

science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and
equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality

control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and
distribution of goods.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their

applications.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles

involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership
technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
maintenance.

Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic

equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of

precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training -- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and
training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement
of training effects.

Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word
processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms,
and other office procedures and terminology.

See the education requirements for Industrial Engineers

Skill Requirements for:

"Industrial Engineers"

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at
inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work

related documents.

Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related

information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the

audience.

Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential
actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Ability Requirements for:

 "Industrial Engineers"

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so

others will understand.

Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce
answers that make sense.

Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
presented through spoken words and sentences.

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go

wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or

formulas to solve a problem.

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or

pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words,
pictures, mathematical operations).

Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules
or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or
when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas
presented in writing.
 "Industrial Engineers" Job Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to

supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in
person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results
to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including

hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process
information.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from

all relevant sources.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts

of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive

and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or

maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating,

auditing, or verifying information or data.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information

from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to
prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.