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