Plans and designs methods to improve production processes.
Reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs. Ensures compliance with approved production methods and quality standards.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Production Engineer II skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying analytic principles and methods to identify the properties and state of a system, device, or mechanism.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the benefits and purpose of engineering analysis in predicting issues with remote systems.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents product testing work obtained from post-engineering analysis processes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Executes test routines and procedures to identify and resolve operational problems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Controls engineering workflows to create and evaluate operational reports.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs resource consumption patterns by measuring the effectiveness of the engineering analysis function.
Skill definition-Identifying and analyzing the causes of issues to reduce recurrence using problem-solving techniques.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the methodologies of root cause analysis and its applications.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Follows best practices and data-gathering techniques for an effective root cause analysis.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements resolutions and plans based on root cause analysis reports and related research.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leads and mentors cross-functional teams with the implementation of appropriate root cause analysis techniques.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops simulation or engineering methodologies with a structured problem-solving approach.
Skill definition-Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains computer programming principles and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers user requirements and defines system functionality for computer programming.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs code review across a variety of programming languages.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Improves existing computer programs to maintain efficiency and reliability.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops custom code to support assessments using multiple programming languages.
Skill definition-Executing Lean project management techniques and tools by utilizing a manufacturing production system to eliminate waste and maximize productivity.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance of Lean manufacturing in facilitating continuous process improvement.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts studies to identify process flow improvements and spatial utilization based on Lean manufacturing principles.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains productivity standards to identify ways in improving operations through Lean manufacturing principles.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Maximizes material use efficiency and minimizes waste by leveraging Lean manufacturing methodologies.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes methods, tools, and documentation to drive Lean manufacturing and improve production efficiency.
Skill definition-Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes own business unit's role in the production of our organization's P/S.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Outlines the main advantages of our business's main P/S.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Examines the products and services from the perspective of the customer.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Incorporates quantifiable evidence to prove that the value of the product is credible.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Educates others on the structure and integration of cross-functional products or services.
Skill definition-Analyzing and improving existing processes and workflows to minimize process errors and streamline organizational efficiency.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Documents the best practices and resources used in process improvement.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Looks for alternative ways to eliminate redundancy and uncertainties in processes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements strategic changes to existing processes to make our business more efficient or profitable.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Delivers organization-wide solutions to address complex problems affecting process improvement.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions digital solutions to remove inefficiencies and replicate best practices toward improvement.
There are 11 hard skills for Production Engineer II, Engineering Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Cost Estimation, etc.
2 general skills for Production Engineer II, Programming, Lean Manufacturing.
11 soft skills for Production Engineer II, Products And Services, Process Improvement, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), etc.
While the list totals 24 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Production Engineer II, he or she needs to be proficient in Products And Services, be proficient in Process Improvement, and be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
