-plans. direct and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant
-develop evaluates and improves manufacturing methods
-utilizing knowledge of product design materials and parts,fabrication process, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control, standard
-analyzes and plans work force utilization,space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and work space for maximum efficiency
-confers with vendors to determine product specification and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifying engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing production processes.
-applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential