------------- Bachelor's degree
Engineering, other
Tasks
--------- Conduct studies to determine optimum inventory levels and utilization of machinery and resources
Develop performance standards
Evaluate or assess industrial facilities to ensure that all opportunities for improvement have been explored
Find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes
Plan plant layouts and facilities
Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
Analyze costs of production
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
Supervise other workers
Determine staffing requirements
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
Functional expertise
------------------------ Professional or technical accreditation