Engineer, production efficiency

Industrial and production engineers conduct research, design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of industrial production processes, facilities and installations. They prepare programmes for coordinating production activities and evaluate cost-effectiveness and safety.

• reviewing reports, organisation charts and project data to determine the functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify duplication of functions and responsibilities;
• establishing work measurement programmes and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation;
• analysing workforce utilisation, facility and equipment use, operational data, production schedules and costs to determine the optimal number of workers and equipment efficiency;
• preparing production specifications and determining materials, equipment, piping systems, material flows, capacities and the layout of plants and systems;
• organising and managing labour resources and the supply of materials, plant and equipment;
• establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance in accordance with engineering requirements and safety regulations;
• inspecting a facility to improve and maintain its performance;
• directing the maintenance of buildings and equipment and coordinating requirements for new projects, surveys and maintenance schedules;
• advising management on new production methods, techniques and equipment;
• liaising with purchasing, storage and control departments to ensure a continuous flow of supplies.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Engineer, production
• Engineer, production efficiency
• Engineer, production planning, forecasting and development