Operations Engineer: Job Description
Operations engineers ensure that a company's manufacturing systems are adequate, functional and conform to industry practices and senior management's specifications. They help department heads and segment managers improve product quality over short and long term periods.
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Tasks and Expectations
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An operations engineer provides maintenance and troubleshooting assistance in manufacturing processes; investigates quality defects for root cause; and helps improve manufacturing system efficiency, reduce cost and train operating staff. The engineer also reviews operating activities and communicates manufacturing capabilities and production schedules.
Skill Set, Tools and Technologies
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According to the job information website, O*Net OnLine, an operations engineer interacts with computer hardware and software; develops goals for production work; and organizes, plans and prioritizes tasks. To perform duties competently, the engineer must have good communication skills, mathematical acumen, and the ability to apply deductive reasoning in decision-making processes.
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Degree Requirements and Salary
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Operations engineers typically have four-year college degrees in industrial or manufacturing engineering, although professionals with less education but practical experience are not uncommon. An operations engineer earned an average yearly salary of $88,000 as of 2010, according to the career resources portal Indeed.
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References
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