Manufacturing engineer

Also known as

Process engineer, manufacturing process engineer, manufacturing design engineer, manufacturing project engineer, manufacturing production engineer

AUT programmes

• Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
• Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
• Study Mechatronics Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
• Usually work in offices, workshops, factories and manufacturing sites
• May work in noisy and dirty conditions
• Need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

• Design and develop manufacturing equipment and systems
• Improve processes and systems
• Find and fix operational problems
• Improve equipment efficiency
• Write and record technical information
• Draw equipment plans and designs
• Write detailed reports
• Give technical expertise and advice

Salary information

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Outlook

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Further study options

• Master of Engineering