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Manufacturing Engineer
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Also Known as:
Manufacturing Director, Advanced Manufacturing Vice President, Plant Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Facility Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Director
What is a
Manufacturing Engineer
?
Manufacturing Engineers evaluate the process of manufacturing in a company, identify potential improvements, and create and implement solutions. They can work in many different types of facilities in any industry that manufactures products.
Manufacturing Engineers' job duties may vary depending on the organization. Key job duties may include creating and overseeing standardized production procedures; maintaining all documentation for products, such as work instructions and revision drawings; and determining ways to minimize operating costs, such as equipment justification to enhance performance. Manufacturing process engineers may collaborate with colleagues on issues like cost projections and reduction, as well as run times. They may also interface with suppliers regarding the manufacturing process.
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Why Become
Manufacturing Engineer
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
Projected Annual Job Openings:
11,700
Skills Needed
General Skills:
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical Skills:
Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
Industrial control software
What Does a
Manufacturing Engineer
Do?
Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
Resolve operational performance problems.
Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
Implement design or process improvements.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Determine operational methods.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
Design industrial processing systems.
U.S. Employment Demand Metrics
2018:
157,800
professionals
2028:
163,500
professionals
Projected Annual Job Openings:
11,700
How Much Can You Earn?
Average Yearly Salary
$79,040
What Education Do You need?
People starting in this career usually have
Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College, but No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate or Professional Degree
Common Past Positions
Industrial Engineering Technician
Logistics Engineers
Common Next Positions
Mechanical Designer
Aerospace Engineers
Industrial Engineering Manager
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