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Roles and Responsibilities of Production Engineers

by Alejandro Russell

Demand for industrial workers will grow by 6 percent between the years 2010 to
2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But whether the sector is growing
fast or slow, production engineers’ skills are vital to the very competitive
manufacturing sector. A bachelor's degree in the industrial engineering disciplines is
a basic requirement, but a chemical or civil engineering background may get you
hired, too. Production engineers have various roles and responsibilities, including
design, devising eퟵ�cient means to produce parts or products, supporting quality
control and confering with management to stay on budget and meet production
deadlines.

The manufacturing industry is depends on

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1 Manufacturing Lead Job Duties

2 Production Worker Job Description
3 Director of Manufacturing Job Description
Design
A production engineer designs processes, material and workspace layouts to
ensure fast and eퟵ�cient production. He can do this using drafting tools and design
software such as computer aided design. It is also his responsibility to make
appropriate adjustments on the design based on feedback from colleagues or
clients. The engineer also keeps company management informed and up-to-date on
the status of the design process.

Cost Estimation
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the Soap Industry? It is the production engineer’s responsibility to estimate the cost of production and
come up with cost-saving methods. If there are any changes in the design of the
product, he determines the effect of this on production cost and presents it to
management for review and implementation. He develops eퟵ�cient manufacturing methods based on the 韛�rm’s budget allocation, always trying to strike the
right balance between quality and cost.

Production Scheduling

A manufacturing facility must be able to meet targets and deadlines. Timely delivery -- from the raw materials to the 韛�nished products -- is only possible if
the production schedule is within realistic forecasts. A production engineer is indispensable for meeting these objectives. It is also his responsibility to make
sure that a product conforms to speci韛�cations and standards. Therefore, he directs product measurement, inspection, and tests for quality and reliability.

Administration and Other Duties

A production engineer’s duties can involve administrative roles such as assigning junior staff duties and shifts. He appraises employees in the production
docket and recommends promotions and demotions. He also serves as an adviser to management regarding production-related purchases, quality control
and other pillars of production.
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