industrial engineer

Work setting

• Automotive manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct performance reviews
• Conduct studies to determine optimum inventory levels and utilization of machinery and resources
• Design manufacturing systems to optimize the use of computer networks, robots and materials
• Develop performance standards
• Develop wage and incentive programs
• Draw facility’s building, equipment and major components
• Evaluate or assess industrial facilities to ensure that all opportunities for improvement have been explored
• Find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes
• Implement programs on optimum inventory levels
• Plan plant layouts and facilities
• Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff and other engineers
• Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
• Analyze costs of production
• Design and conduct time studies and work simplification programs
• Conduct studies on the reliability and performance of plant facilities
• Assess industrial facilities
• Establish programs and conduct studies to enhance industrial health and safety or to identify and correct fire and other hazards
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan