§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

industrial engineer

Industrial engineers design a vast array of production systems aiming to present efficient and effective solutions.

Description

Industrial engineers design a vast array of production systems aiming to present efficient and effective solutions. They integrate a varied number of variables such as workers, technology, ergonomics, production flows, and product specifications for the design and implementation of production systems. They can specify and design for microsystems as well.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

manufacturing processes industrial engineering production processes engineering principles production engineering engineering processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

optimise production processes parameters approve engineering design adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run plan manufacturing processes keep up with digital transformation of industrial processes develop product design liaise with engineers use CAD software read engineering drawings coordinate manufacturing production activities advise on manufacturing problems optimise production maintain relationship with suppliers integrate new products in manufacturing provide improvement strategies schedule production prepare production prototypes execute analytical mathematical calculations develop production line control production oversee assembly operations lead process optimisation examine engineering principles manage production systems communicate with customers train employees analyse production processes for improvement build machines design automation components determine production capacity coordinate engineering teams apply advanced manufacturing automotive engineering perform project management maintain industrial equipment design prototypes manage budgets

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)