Manufacturing Engineer
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- What's it like to be a Manufacturing Engineer?
- How to become a Manufacturing Engineer
- Latest Manufacturing Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Manufacturing Engineers
What's it like to be a Manufacturing Engineer?
Manufacturing Engineers can work in a variety of industries that rely on manufacturing, including retail, healthcare, information technology and construction. They design and develop machinery and systems, while also improving the manufacturing and assembly line process. Manufacturing Engineers analyse manufacturing processes, identify their strengths and weaknesses and design optimisations. They can also oversee quality control, procurement and supply chain management.
Tasks and duties
- Designing products, systems and equipment used in manufacturing.
- Developing new designs and testing their efficiency.
- Studying production techniques, processes and requirements.
- Evaluating manufacturing process for quality and necessary improvements.
- Organising a manufacturing workflow.
- Optimising manufacturing processes, production lines, operations and layouts.
- Collaborating with engineers, contractors and suppliers.
- Overseeing quality control, procurement and supply chain management.
How to become a Manufacturing Engineer
To become a Manufacturing Engineer in Singapore, you’ll need a relevant degree in engineering.
Complete a bachelor degree in engineering. Choose a field of engineering that suits your career goals, such as mechanical engineering or civil engineering.
Gain experience in manufacturing environments. This could be through an internship or an entry-level position on a production floor.
Consider postgraduate study in engineering, management or business administration to progress to more senior roles.
