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.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks18 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2112.00SOC 2018: 17-2112
What the work is made of
18 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.Core taskTask 18607Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 2. Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.Core taskTask 1394Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 3. Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.Core taskTask 1391Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 4. Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.Core taskTask 18609Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 5. Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.Core taskTask 1400Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 6. Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.Core taskTask 1407Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 7. Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.Core taskTask 1393Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 8. Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.Core taskTask 1403Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 9. Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.Core taskTask 1398Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 10. Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.Core taskTask 1405Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 11. Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.Core taskTask 1392Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 12. Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.Core taskTask 1399Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 13. Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.Core taskTask 1408Rated by 83 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 14. Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.Core taskTask 18608Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 15. Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.Core taskTask 1406Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 16. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.Core taskTask 1395Rated by 83 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 17. Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.Core taskTask 1404Rated by 83 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 18. Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.Core taskTask 1402Rated by 84 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 19. Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.Supplemental taskTask 1410Rated by 83 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 20. Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.Supplemental taskTask 1409Rated by 83 people who do the job, August 2020
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2112
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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