22302

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Natural & applied sciences

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Definition

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work. They are employed by manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments, and establishments in other industries.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists
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
Assist in the design of plant layouts
Conduct work measurement or other studies
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.

Example job titles

•computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer
•industrial engineering technician
•industrial engineering technologist
•loss prevention technologist - manufacturing
•manufacturing technician
•manufacturing technologist
•planning technician
•plastics manufacturing technician

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 22302 designates industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians. Classified under TEER 2, these skilled professionals provide essential technical support, design production layouts, and conduct studies to optimize manufacturing processes. Common roles under this classification include industrial engineering technologists, production planners, and quality control technicians, who are primarily employed by manufacturing companies, consulting engineering firms, and government agencies.

To qualify for Canadian immigration under NOC 22302, candidates typically must meet specific educational and professional criteria. A two- to three-year college program in industrial engineering technology or a closely related field is usually required for technologists, while technicians generally require a one- to two-year college program. While certification with provincial associations of engineering technologists and technicians is voluntary in most provinces, it can significantly enhance employment prospects. This occupation is eligible for key economic immigration streams, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.