NOC 21321 — Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

TEER Category: 1 (occupations usually requiring a university degree — bachelor's, master's, or doctorate)

What does this occupation involve?

Industrial and manufacturing engineers conduct studies, and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. They are employed in consulting firms, manufacturing and processing companies, government, financial and healthcare institutions, or may be self-employed. Common job title: QA (quality assurance) engineer.

Main duties include:

• Conducting efficiency and productivity studies across manufacturing operations

• Designing, optimizing, and managing manufacturing systems and processes

• Developing and supervising programs for the best use of equipment and materials

• Working across automotive, food processing, and technology manufacturing sectors

• Implementing quality assurance protocols and process improvements

Salary in Canada (2026)

Salaries tend to be highest in Alberta and British Columbia, reflecting strong regional manufacturing and resource-sector demand.

Job outlook 2022–2031: An estimated 3,800 new job openings are expected nationally, against approximately 4,200 new job seekers. This is a smaller-volume occupation compared to general tech NOCs, meaning provincial demand signals matter more than national averages — check Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC PNP draws specifically.

Real example — Saskatchewan PNP draw history: NOC 21321 has been repeatedly and explicitly named in Saskatchewan's International Skilled Worker (ISW) category EOI selections, appearing in multiple draws throughout 2023 and 2024, confirming consistent provincial demand for this occupation.

Is NOC 21321 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation, NOC 21321 is eligible for:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

• Category-based draws (when manufacturing/engineering occupations are targeted)

Which Provincial Nominee Programs accept NOC 21321?

This occupation has a strong, repeated history of selection by:

• Saskatchewan (SINP) — consistently named in International Skilled Worker EOI draws

• Ontario (OINP) — was eligible under French-Speaking Skilled Worker and other Express Entry-linked streams before OINP's closure on May 30, 2026

How can Visas Avenue help?

Our CICC-registered consultants can assess your eligibility under Express Entry and PNP pathways as an industrial or manufacturing engineer, and recommend the fastest route to Canada PR. Call 78-18-000-777 or request a free assessment.