Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers (ANZSCO 2335) play a crucial role in designing, organizing, and overseeing the construction, operation, logistics, and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. They are responsible for establishing programs that coordinate manufacturing activities and ensure the cost-effective utilization of resources.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may also be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be necessary.

Tasks Include:

• Developing and reviewing functional statements, organizational charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units, as well as identify areas of duplication.
• Establishing work measurement programs and analyzing work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Analyzing workforce utilization, facility layout, operational data, production schedules, and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies.
• Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, and products for manufacture, as well as plant and systems for construction.
• Developing specifications for manufacture and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities, and layout of plant construction and systems.
• Organizing and managing project labor, as well as the delivery of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection, and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Carrying out inspections to ensure optimum performance is maintained.
• Directing the maintenance and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules.

Occupations:

• 233511 Industrial Engineer
• 233512 Mechanical Engineer
• 233513 Production or Plant Engineer

233511 Industrial Engineer

An Industrial Engineer investigates and reviews the logistics and utilization of personnel, facilities, equipment, and materials, as well as current operational processes and established practices. Their goal is to recommend improvements in the quality and efficiency of operations in various commercial, industrial, and production environments. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Engineering Assurance Engineer
• Integrated Logistics Support Engineer
• Process Engineer (Industrial)

233512 Mechanical Engineer

A Mechanical Engineer plans, designs, organizes, and oversees the assembly, erection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations. Their expertise is essential for ensuring the smooth functioning of these systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Airconditioning Engineer
• Building Services Engineer
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer

233513 Production or Plant Engineer

A Production or Plant Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance, and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants. They also manage and plan manufacturing activities to ensure optimal efficiency. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Automation and Control Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer (Shipbuilding)