Summary:
The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:
" Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.

" Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.

" Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.

" Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.

" Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams ...