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National Compensation Survey - Wages

A056 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
About the Occupational Classification System Manual
MOG A—Professional Occupations
Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors
A056 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS
Exclude Management Analysts (B026) and Time and Motion Analysts (A214).
Perform engineering work in planning and overseeing utilization of production facilities and personnel in a department or other subdivision of an establishment, or as a consultant. Plan equipment layout, workflow, and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization of plant facilities. Plan and oversee work study and training programs to promote efficient personnel utilization. Develop and oversee quality control, inventory control, and production record systems. (Work requires knowledge equivalent to at least that acquired through completion of a 4-year college engineering program.)

Last modified: October 16, 2001