Occupation

243531 Industrial Engineer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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