In Depth: Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineers understand how things are made.

They help organizations turn physical materials into valuable products through the processes and systems of production.

Manufacturing Engineers are fascinated by the many ways to make things, such as in the following links:

Check out these links for more information on careers and what Manufacturing Engineers do:

 

What's great about Manufacturing Engineering?

  • It's HANDS-ON - you'll deal with materials, equipment, processes, quality, costs, design, and more
  • It's PEOPLE-ORIENTED - you'll deal with managers, designers, operators, inspectors, and more
  • It's TECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED - you'll deal with the latest hardware, software, materials, methods and more
  • It's CHALLENGING - you'll deal with computers, mechanics, electronics, business, materials, software, math, physics, chemistry, and more
  • It demands PRACTICAL SKILLS - you'll get industry-ready!
  • It's IN-DEMAND - from companies that produce items ranging from airplanes to surgical equipment to computers to cars to electrical generators to potato chips to just about anything. . . average salary across the US for practicing young MfgEs (2-5 years experience) is about $68,500 (Source: www.salary.com)

 

You're a good fit for Manufacturing Engineering if you like...

  • learning through hands-on projects
  • designing and producing real products
  • solving practical problems that require a variety of skills
  • using computers and new technologies to get things done  

 

Solving tomorrow's problems begins with the right choice for major

The secret is: most prospective high school students know little about MfgE as a major and therefore neglect to put it down on their college application