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In Brief... Engineer - Manufacturing

Brief Description:

Manufacturing engineers have expertise in a wide range of manufacturing technologies and computer and management control systems.

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Qualifications required?

Typical entry routes:

An honours engineering degree is required by most employers. Appropriate degree subjects are include:

production/manufacturing engineering;
mechanical engineering;
electrical engineering
process engineering

Sectors related to this occupation:

This occupation is typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Medical Devices

Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20
�	Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
�	Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
�	Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
�	Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
�	Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers.
�	Troubleshoot new and existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
�	Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness.
�	Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
�	Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
�	Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

	Manufacturing Engineer

Lynsey Gargan

"I like to make a difference with my work and I always strive to do things in an efficient and constructive manner"

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