Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 17-2111
Title Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Definition Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers." Detailed,17-2112,Industrial Engineers,"Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Excludes Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111)." Broad,17-2120,Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, Detailed,17-2121,Marine Engineers and Naval Architects,"Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems." Broad,17-2130,Materials Engineers, Detailed,17-2131,Materials Engineers,"Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers." Broad,17-2140,Mechanical Engineers, Detailed,17-2141,Mechanical Engineers,"Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems." Broad,17-2150,"Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
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