P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Supports day-to-day operational tasks under close supervision. Performs data collection, basic time and motion studies, and simple process analyses.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Updates process documentation
- Assists more senior engineers in improvement projects
- Collects and analyzes data for process improvement
- Conducts basic time and motion studies
- Supports daily operational tasks
- Assist in process documentation updates
- Support senior engineers in projects
- Conduct data collection and analysis
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Data collection
- Process documentation
- Time and motion study
- Basic analysis
- Team collaboration
- Industrial engineering principles
- Basic manufacturing processes
- Data analysis techniques
- Process documentation standards
- Operational support
- Learning Agility
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Basic Analytical Skills
- Communication
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- Internship/co-op experience preferred
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 17-2112.03 — Manufacturing Engineers