HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical pathway starts with a Canadian secondary-school diploma, especially courses in math, physics, chemistry, drafting, and computer or technology studies. Many students then take a college diploma or similar postsecondary program in industrial engineering technology, manufacturing technology, mechanical technology, or a related field. Co-op, lab work, or a practicum can help build early experience with production systems, quality control, CAD/CAM, inventory, safety, and process improvement. Some people also enter through related technical work and learn on the job. Exact employer requirements may vary by province, specialization, and workplace.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- 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.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Computer SkillsPresentation skillsProposal writingTeam project workCommittee work on industry ethics