Industrial Engineer for Auto Part Manufacturer

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
• Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
• Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
• Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
• Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
• Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.

Tools:

• Acoustic testing rooms - Reverberant auditory test chambers
• Anechoic chambers - Anechoic auditory test chambers
• Audiometers or accessories - Audiometers
• Microcontrollers - Microcontrollers, Programmable logic controllers PLC
• Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter - Noise-logging dosimeters, Sound level calibrators, Sound level meters

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software - 3D Static Strength Prediction Program 3DSSPP software, A mathematical programming language AMPL, ABAQUS software, Automatic dynamic incremental nonlinear analysis ADINA software, Data acquisition software
• Computer aided design CAD software - Autodesk AutoCAD software, Electronic breadboard software, Facilities design software, Facilities planning software, International TechneGroup IGESworks
• Development environment software - Extensible markup language XML, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript, Microsoft Visual Studio, National Instruments LabVIEW
• Industrial control software - Allen Bradley PanelView, Assembly line balancing software, Computer numerical control CNC software, Human machine interface HMI software, Numerical control software
• Project management software - Microsoft Project, Personnel scheduling software, Process reengineering software, Yield management systems