Classification note
- Published code: 2141
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 2 Professionals
- Sub Major Group: 21 Science and Engineering Professionals
- Minor Group: 214 Engineering Professionals (excluding Electrotechnology)
- Unit Group: 2141 Industrial and Production Engineers
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Industrial and production engineers conduct research and design, organize and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of industrial production processes and installations. They establish programmes for the coordination of manufacturing activities and assess cost effectiveness and safety.
Tasks include
Tasks include - (a) studying functional statements, organizational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication; (b) establishing work measurement programmes and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilization; (c) analysing workforce utilization, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies; (d) developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems; (e) organizing and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment; (f) establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations; (g) inspecting plant to improve and maintain performance; (h) directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules; (i) advising management on new production methods, techniques and equipment; (j) liaising with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Industrial efficiency engineer - Industrial engineer - Industrial plant engineer - Production engineer
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Manufacturing production manager - 1321
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 2149