Manufacturing engineers are responsible of overseeing the operation of the manufacturing system within their company. The majority of manufacturing engineering managers are accountable for ensuring that company processes are conducted in accordance with industry standards for safety. Additionally, they oversee a team of engineers who handle installing equipment, as well as other problems. They also manage other maintenance tasks to increase the quality of products produced by the company.
Manufacturing engineers work in a variety of settings; they manage paperwork and develop efficient manufacturing strategies with office equipment. They assist other engineers in fixing machines outdoors or on the plant floor. They collaborate alongside other teams in the organization on a daily basis to set up manufacturing targets and guidelines. They also are responsible for training employees on the use of sophisticated manufacturing equipment. Their primary duties is to develop security measures to ensure employees' security and prevent serious injuries at work. They often report to upper-level managers within their department.
An engineering bachelor's degree is required to be considered for this position. Several years of experience in manufacturing along with the certifications for safety and leadership are highly desirable. Managers of manufacturing engineering are expected to possess advanced interpersonal skills, solid leadership abilities, as well as an ability to keep careful attention to the smallest of details to avoid production delays.