Plant Engineering
Plant Engineer
Plant engineers have a variety of responsibilities in industry, all of which are dedicated to greater efficiency, lower cost and higher profitability for a manufacturing facility. Their work affects the equipment, the workers, product standards and specifications. Although plant engineers are often degreed industrial or manufacturing engineers, experience in manufacturing, quality, safety and management is essential.
Planning
A plant engineer estimates the production cost for products the facility makes. He also evaluates and implements cost-saving methods. He keeps management aware of the estimated costs of changes in product design so management can review these costs and take appropriate action. He applies the principles of statistical analysis to determine the feasibility of production processes and to determine staff needs. He reviews existing production schedules and prioritizes projects based on resources, current methods and company requirements.
Production Sequence
When the facility moves into production, a plant engineer establishes the sequence of steps necessary to build the items in the facility's product lines. He might require the realignment of the production machinery in the plant if, for example, two halves of an assembly are made on opposite sides of the plant. This prevents having to carry assemblies across the plant. He also repositions materials or directs the realignment of storage facilities to facilitate deployment of parts and goods to the production lines.
- Capacity planning
- CAPEX planning
- Specifications
- Technical report for Funding
- Process Implementation
- Building Operations Team
- Training and talent development
Specialized in Metallurgical Plants
- Melt Recycling
- ontinuous casting
- Foundries
- Extrusion processes
- Rolling
- Forging
- Powder Manufacturing
- Metal Injection Molding
- Additive Manufacturing
Effort Optimization
At times, a plant engineer might have to change the way workers are used in the plant to promote efficiency. He may expand the scope of a single job or, if doing a job efficiently requires two workers instead of one, he may diminish the scope of a worker’s efforts. He will conduct the necessary studies and cost analyses to promote the most efficient use of physical and personnel resources. He might also take steps to modify the way a worker performs a job to help the worker perform more efficiently.
Advisory Capacity
Because a plant engineer is associated with the production elements of the plant, she advises vendors and management about product specifications and plant capabilities. A plant engineer also advises management about plant capabilities and, when needed, machinery procurement and design, and provides updates on issues related to the plant’s machinery. She also keeps customers and management up-to-date on the status of projects in the plant.
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Plant Engineer
Plant engineers have a variety of responsibilities in industry, all of which are dedicated to greater efficiency, lower cost and higher profitability for a manufacturing facility. Their work affects the equipment, the workers, product standards and specifications. Although plant engineers are often degreed industrial or manufacturing engineers, experience in manufacturing, quality, safety and management is essential.
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