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What They Do |
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
 | Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications and reports |
| Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs |
| Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes. |
| Technologists and technicians in this unit group may specialize in the development of production processes, quality assurance programs, plans and schedules in a particular industrial area such as metal fabrication, plastics, pulp and paper, or textile manufacturing. |
| Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries |
| Design plant layouts and production facilities |
| Develop and carry out work study and related programs |
| Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs |
| Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations. |
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
| Assist in the design of plant layouts |
| Conduct work measurement or other studies |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Machinery manufacturing |
10.0% |
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| Fabricated metal product manufacturing |
10.0% |
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| Plastics and rubber products manufacturing |
8.0% |
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| Architectural engineering and related services |
8.0% |
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| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
6.0% |
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| Computer and electronic product manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| The unionization rate (20%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians are found in Quebec and Ontario while the lowest concentrations are in Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan. |
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