ANZSCO Code: 233513 (Production or plant engineer)
Production or Plant engineer plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities.
Production Engineer Skill Assessment Authority:
Engineers Australia
Skill Level
1
Specialisation:
Automation and Control Engineer
Unit Group: 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Design, organise and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations, establish programs for the coordination of manufacturing activities, and ensure usage of resources is cost effective.
Skill Level
Most occupations under this unit group are skill level 1 occupation and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher can equate to this skill level. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
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Tasks
- Studying functional statements, organisational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication
- Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation
- Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies
- Designing mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction
- Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems
- Organising and managing project labour and 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
- Inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained
- Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules
/Visa Options for Production Engineer:
186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa
189 - Points-Tested - Skilled Independent visa
190 - Skilled Nominated visa
407 - Training visa
485 - Graduate Work - Temporary Graduate visa
489 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
489 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
482 - Medium Term Stream - Temporary Skill Shortage visa
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme visa
494 - Employer Sponsored Stream - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - State or Territory Nominated - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
491 - Family Sponsored - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Overview of Key Employment Statistics for Production Engineer ANZSCO 233513:
Employed
4,600
Part-time share
9%
Female share
10%
Median weekly earnings
N/A
Median age
37
Annual employment growth
N/A
State distributions
Learn how Production Engineer ANZSCO 233513 professionals are spread across different states and territories.
New South Wales
25.0%
Victoria
25.0%
Greenland
18.9%
South Australia
5.9%
Western Australia
22.1%
Tasmania
1.6%
Northern Territory
0.7%
Australian Capital Territory
0.8%
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Frequently
asked questions
Have a look at frequently asked questions.
What is the ANZSCO code for a Production Engineer?
The ANZSCO code for a Production Engineer is 233513, as classified by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
What is the minimum qualification required for skill assessment as a Production Engineer?
To receive an assessment as a Professional Production Engineer ANZSCO 233513, you typically need a bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Production engineering. If you have a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering along with higher qualifications or experience in Production Engineering, you are eligible. Relevant experience or on-the-job training may also be crucial for assessment based on your profile.
What tasks are typically performed by a Professional Production Engineer ANZSCO 233513?
Production Engineer ANZSCO 233513 plans, directs and coordinates the design, construction, modification, continued performance and maintenance of equipment and machines in industrial plants, and the management and planning of manufacturing activities.
Is Production Engineering a high demand occupation in Australia?
Production Engineering has a below economy-wide average future demand with it being in shortage throughout all of the states of Australia as per Skills Priority List 2023. It is also included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) which highlights it as a skill in demand in Australia.
I am a mechanical engineer. Can I get an assessment as a Production Engineer ANZSCO 233513?
If your bachelor's had subjects relevant to Production Engineering along with work experience or higher qualifications in the occupation, you can get assessment as a Production Engineer.