2435 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
2435 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Design, organise and oversee the construction, operation, logistics and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
243531 Industrial Engineer
Plans, investigates and reviews the logistics and utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, operational processes and practices to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of operations in commercial, industrial and production environments.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Integrated Logistics Support Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Engineer (Industrial)
- Quality Assurance Engineer (Industrial)
- Systems Engineer (Industrial)
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Plans, implements and coordinates the sequence of operations in an industrial facility to maximise efficiency of time and resources
- Estimates production costs and risks associated with product design, process changes and fabrication
- Analyses data and product specifications to determine the quality of finished products, identify quality issues, and implement strategies for improving products and processes
- Designs systems and processes to minimise production issues and optimise resource use
- Develops and implements quality control procedures to ensure product and process consistency
- Identifies and analyses potential hazards in industrial facilities, and develops and implements safety policies and strategies to mitigate them
243532 Mechanical Engineer
Plans, designs, develops, tests and oversees the manufacturing, operation, maintenance and installation of mechanical systems.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Hydraulic engineers (civil) are excluded from this occupation. Hydraulic engineers (civil) are included in Occupation 243236 Water Engineer.
Specialisations
- Building Services Engineer
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer
- Hydraulic Engineer (Mechanical)
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Designs mechanical equipment, machines, tools and components for agricultural, mining, construction, manufacturing and other industrial purposes
- Plans and designs the layout, flow and processes of mechanical and process plants
- Oversees the assembly, erection and commissioning of mechanical and process plant and installations
- Studies and analyses mechanical systems and components to evaluate their performance
- Inspects, maintains and tests mechanical equipment, and investigates mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance issues
243533 Production or Plant Engineer
Plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of production and plant activities.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Automation and Control Engineer (Production or Plant)
- Automation Engineer (Production or Plant)
- Control Systems Engineer (Production or Plant)
- Maintenance Engineer (Shipbuilding)
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Determines and plans the layout of equipment and machines in industrial plants
- Develops and implements strategies to improve the performance and efficiency of production and plant activities
- Coordinates the construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants
- Identifies and resolves technical issues and problems in industrial plants
- May use established systems to recognise and control at-risk behaviours and situations, and support the interaction of personnel and equipment in production activities
- May manage autonomous fleets of vehicles, and identify and implement operational improvements for autonomous fleet management systems to improve efficiency, productivity and overall operations in production activities