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Job Description

Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.05

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineering Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Quality Control Specialist”

Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Supervise production workers.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Monitor and control inventory.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Oversee or inspect production processes.

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