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Career: Manufacturing Engineers
Job Description
Apply knowledge of materials and engineering theory and methods to design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts. |
100
|
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. |
100
|
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing. |
100
|
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations. |
100
|
Troubleshoot new and existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes. |
100
|
Train production personnel in new or existing methods. |
100
|
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes. |
100
|
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness. |
100
|
Purchase equipment, materials, or parts. |
100
|
Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements. |
100
|
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings, attend workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field. |
95
|
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. |
95
|
Investigate or resolve operational problems such as material use variances and bottlenecks. |
95
|
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs. |
95
|
Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency. |
90
|
Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness. |
90
|
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures. |
90
|
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards. |
90
|
Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance. |
86
|
Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
78
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
78
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
76
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
74
|
Thinking Creatively
|
74
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
72
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
71
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
71
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
69
|
Processing Information
|
68
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
67
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
66
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
66
|
Interacting With Computers
|
66
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
65
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
65
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
65
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
65
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
65
|
Getting Information
|
65
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
61
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
61
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
59
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
59
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
59
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
58
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
58
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
56
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
56
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
55
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
52
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
51
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
50
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
46
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
43
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
39
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
30
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
29
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|