Files
2026-08-15 15:41:52 +02:00

3.1 KiB

name, description
name description
production-engineering-technician Occupational skill for the role 'production engineering technician' (also: production engineering testing coordinator, production engineering inspection supervisor, production engineering inspection mechanic, production engineering co-ordinator, data collection technician, production engineering maintenance co-ordinator). Use when the user asks for typical production engineering technician work such as: Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.; Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.; Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.

Production Engineering Technician

Production engineering technicians plan production, follow up production processes and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closely with engineers and technologists, inspect products, conduct tests, and collect data.

Core workflow

  1. Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
  2. Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
  3. Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
  4. Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
  5. Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
  6. Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
  7. Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
  8. Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust engineering designs
  • analyse production processes for improvement
  • analyse test data
  • CAE software
  • collaborate with engineers
  • conduct routine machinery checks
  • create solutions to problems
  • define part requirements
  • engineering principles
  • engineering processes
  • perform maintenance on installed equipment
  • production processes
  • read engineering drawings
  • record test data
  • resolve equipment malfunctions

Hot technologies

  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Access
  • C
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • SAP software
  • R

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/11833a96-fc27-4b03-a53d-892ac891a2bb), ONET 30.3 (17-2112.03). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*