Industrial engineers develop job evaluation programs, amongst other duties. Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
Industrial Engineer Responsibilities:
Reviewing production schedules, processes, specifications, and related information.
Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgrades.
Designing control systems to minimize costs and production issues.
Developing design and production standards in cooperation with management and user personnel.
Preparing material and equipment lists, purchase orders, cost analyses, and estimated production costs.
Designing the layout of facilities and determining personnel requirements.
Training staff for new processes and providing instructions and manuals.
Managing process documentation and preparing production reports.
Keyskills: communication project planning problem-solving
Maintenance engineers undertake scheduled and breakdown maintenance of engineering equipment. Maintenance engineers ensure that industrial machinery and equipment runs smoothly and reliably. You may be called out to deal with a breakdown or inspect equipment as part of a maintenance schedule.