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Manufacturing Engineers

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

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24 tasks23 core, 1 supplemental
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
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17-2112.03SOC 2018: 17-2112

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  1. Task 1. Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.Core taskTask 18181Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.Core taskTask 18177Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  3. Task 3. Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.Core taskTask 20960Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.Core taskTask 18167Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  5. Task 5. Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.Core taskTask 18183Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.Core taskTask 20961Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.Core taskTask 18180Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.Core taskTask 20962Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.Core taskTask 18182Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.Core taskTask 18178Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.Core taskTask 18168Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.Core taskTask 18170Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers.Core taskTask 18185Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.Core taskTask 18172Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.Core taskTask 18175Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.Core taskTask 18174Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Train production personnel in new or existing methods.Core taskTask 18186Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Design tests of finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements.Core taskTask 20963Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Analyze the financial impacts of sustainable manufacturing processes or sustainable product manufacturing.Core taskTask 19649Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.Core taskTask 19650Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Purchase equipment, materials, or parts.Core taskTask 18179Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017
  22. Task 22. Evaluate current or proposed manufacturing processes or practices for environmental sustainability, considering factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water pollution, energy use, or waste creation.Core taskTask 19651Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  23. Task 23. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings or workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field.Core taskTask 18184Rated by 26 occupational experts, July 2017
  24. Task 24. Redesign packaging for manufactured products to minimize raw material use or waste.Supplemental taskTask 19652Rated by 25 occupational experts, July 2017

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  2. Classification
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