- Study time, motion, me- Recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards. thods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency. - Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. - Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. - Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays. -Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards. - Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate, using timing devices. - Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization. - Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. - Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. - Prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis. - Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. - Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for performance characteristics and adherence to specifications. - Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.