Engine testing supervisor vs process engineer

The differences between engine testing supervisors and process engineers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an engine testing supervisor and a process engineer. Additionally, a process engineer has an average salary of $82,443, which is higher than the $80,017 average annual salary of an engine testing supervisor.

The top three skills for an engine testing supervisor include test procedures, data acquisition and product development. The most important skills for a process engineer are continuous improvement, sigma, and lean manufacturing.

Engine testing supervisor vs process engineer overview

	Engine Testing Supervisor	Process Engineer
Yearly salary	$80,017	$82,443
Hourly rate	$38.47	$39.64
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	4,245	66,937
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 76%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Engine testing supervisor vs process engineer salary

Engine testing supervisors and process engineers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Engine Testing Supervisor	Process Engineer
Average salary	$80,017	$82,443
Salary range	Between $59,000 And $107,000	Between $62,000 And $108,000
Highest paying City	-	Rio Rancho, NM
Highest paying state	-	New Mexico
Best paying company	-	Apple
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between engine testing supervisor and process engineer education

There are a few differences between an engine testing supervisor and a process engineer in terms of educational background:

	Engine Testing Supervisor	Process Engineer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 76%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
Most common college	Northwestern University	Northwestern University

Engine testing supervisor vs process engineer demographics

Here are the differences between engine testing supervisors' and process engineers' demographics:

	Engine Testing Supervisor	Process Engineer
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.3% Female, 6.7%	Male, 82.9% Female, 17.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 10.3% White, 68.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 4.3% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Asian, 15.6% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between engine testing supervisor and process engineer duties and responsibilities

Engine testing supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the testing of all functions of mining and industrial equipment, from PLC and electrical control simulation to mechanical operation.
Test and troubleshot RF assemblies, digital assemblies, and system issues.
Assist project manager, checking specifications and plans, troubleshoot technical and equipment issues.
Work with engineering staff and various vendors to develop automatic RF functional test stations.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions using schematics, diagrams, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary.
Access all 3D models for design integrity, cost effective manufacturing and reliability using FEA software and full motion models.

Process engineer example responsibilities.

Lead KAIZEN projects to eliminate waste categories stemming from corrugation process.
Create and manage SharePoint sites for teams to collaborate on the work.
Lead and participate in KAIZEN events, IQ, OQ, PQ activities, set-up reduction techniques.
Lead a team, scheduling, resource planning, to create 120 catheters on schedule for a clinical trial.
Manage the operated and non-operate AFE process from implementation to cost allocation.
Obtain referrals, track hospitalized patients, interface with manage care intermediaries/medical personnel.

Engine testing supervisor vs process engineer skills

Common engine testing supervisor skills

Test Procedures, 8%
Data Acquisition, 6%
Product Development, 5%
Test Reports, 5%
Failure Analysis, 5%
Statistical Analysis, 4%

Common process engineer skills

Continuous Improvement, 8%
Sigma, 5%
Lean Manufacturing, 5%
Project Management, 5%
Troubleshoot, 4%
Lean Six Sigma, 3%

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