Occupation

Industrial And Production Engineers

Industrial and Production Engineers plan, conduct research, design and oversee the construction, operation and maintenance process and installation of plants. They establish programmes for the coordination of manufacturing activities and assess the cost effectiveness and safety.

NEC Codes
  • 0611-information-technology-and-information-system: 0611: Information Technology and Information System
  • 0612-software-engineering: 0612: Software Engineering
  • 0613-computer-science: 0613: Computer Science
  • 0711-chemical-engineering-and-processes: 0711: Chemical Engineering and Processes
  • 0712-electricity-and-energy: 0712: Electricity and Energy
  • 0713-electronics-and-automation: 0713: Electronics and Automation
  • 0714-mechanics-and-metal-trades: 0714: Mechanics and Metal Trades
  • 0722-materials-glass-paper-plastic-and-wood: 0722: Materials Glass, Paper, Plastic and Wood
  • 0741-engineering-technology: 0741: Engineering Technology
  • 0788-interdisciplinary-programmes-and-qualifications-involving-engineering-manufacturing-and-construction: 0788: InterDisciplinary Programmes and Qualifications Involving Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Review technical documents to plan work
Review technical documents to plan work

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 16% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Schedule operational activities
Schedule operational activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Determine operational methods
Determine operational methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Develop technical methods or processes
Develop technical methods or processes

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Create graphical representations of industrial production systems
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or create graphical representations of production systems” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Supervise engineering or other technical staff
Supervise engineering or other technical staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Direct quality control activities
Direct quality control activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage services, staff or activities” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Implement design or process improvements
Implement design or process improvements

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Document technical design details
Document technical design details

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables
Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Undertake research and analyse data” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Determining and configuring equipment and components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Devise research or testing protocols
Devise research or testing protocols

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors or regulatory agencies
Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors or regulatory agencies

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Discuss designs or plans with clients
Discuss designs or plans with clients

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Communicate with others to coordinate work” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Prepare operational reports
Prepare operational reports

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Prepare procedural documents
Prepare procedural documents

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Perform administrative or clerical tasks” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Prepare contracts, disclosures or applications
Prepare contracts, disclosures or applications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare forms, legislation or proposals” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Review technical documents to plan work
Review technical documents to plan work

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 11% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Improve operational performance” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Design industrial processing systems
Design industrial processing systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Supervise production or support staff
Supervise production or support staff

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.

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Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Direct industrial production activities
Direct industrial production activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Direct operational or production activities” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Implement design or process improvements
Implement design or process improvements

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Design industrial equipment
Design industrial equipment

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.

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Advise customers on the use of goods or services
Advise customers on the use of goods or services

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Provide customer service and communicate information” within the “Customer service” skills cluster family.

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Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans
Confer with technical staff to prepare designs or operational plans

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Collaborate and advise on educational and technical issues” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Confer with other staff to resolve design or operational problems
Confer with other staff to resolve design or operational problems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Communicate and collaborate” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.

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Direct installation activities
Direct installation activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Plan, design or coordinate construction activities” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.

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Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems
Analyse design or requirements information for mechanical equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Determining and configuring equipment and components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Research industrial processes or operations
Research industrial processes or operations

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operations research and management” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.

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Identify new applications for existing technologies
Identify new applications for existing technologies

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Research, evaluate or design new technologies” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.

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Estimate operational costs
Estimate operational costs

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage operational budgets” within the “Business operations and financial activities” skills cluster family.

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Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications
Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop or evaluate projects or designs” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Maintain facilities and conduct repairs” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.

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Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns
Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Advise on environmental conservation” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.

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Document technical design details
Document technical design details

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Investigate system, equipment or product failures
Investigate system, equipment or product failures

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Investigate equipment and systems malfunctions and failures” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.

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Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation
Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Create models of engineering designs or methods
Create models of engineering designs or methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop and review technical designs and processes” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Develop software applications
Develop software applications

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Develop websites or software” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.

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Prepare proposal documents
Prepare proposal documents

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Prepare forms, legislation or proposals” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.

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Perform marketing activities
Perform marketing activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.80% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Conduct sales and marketing activities” within the “Sales and marketing” skills cluster family.

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Determine operational methods
Determine operational methods

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.61% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Manage or document operational procedure or process” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.

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Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.61% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Monitor compliance with regulations, standards or procedures” within the “Safety and hazard management” skills cluster family.

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Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.41% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Determining and configuring equipment and components” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Install production equipment or systems
Install production equipment or systems

A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.41% of their time on this task.

This specific skill is part of the “Operate production equipment and make products” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.

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Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)

National Education Code (NEC)

0611: Information Technology and Information System
0612: Software Engineering
0613: Computer Science
0711: Chemical Engineering and Processes
0712: Electricity and Energy
0713: Electronics and Automation
0714: Mechanics and Metal Trades
0722: Materials Glass, Paper, Plastic and Wood
0741: Engineering Technology
0788: InterDisciplinary Programmes and Qualifications Involving Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction