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• How many Industrial Engineer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 96 Industrial Engineer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Industrial Engineer do?

  Industrial and production engineers design production systems and present solutions. They consider variables such as workers, technology, ergonomics, production flows, and product specifications for the design and implementation of production systems.

  Tasks required include:

  • Studies existing and alternative production methods, regarding work flow, plant layout, types of machinery and cost.
  • Recommends optimum equipment and layout and prepares drawings and specifications.
  • Devises and implements production control methods to monitor operational efficiency.
  • Investigates and eliminates potential hazards and bottlenecks in production.
  • Advises management on and ensures effective implementation of new production methods, techniques and equipment.
  • Liaises with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies.
  • Undertakes research and develops processes to achieve physical and/or chemical change for oil, pharmaceutical, synthetic, plastic, food and other products.
  • Designs, controls and constructs process plants to manufacture products.

• What are the entry requirements for a Industrial Engineer?

  Production and process engineers usually possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.