1. Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA • Private
In-State Tuition
$12,424
Enrollment
15,201
Manufacturing engineers are those who design and improve manufacturing systems. They work with industrial or commercial designers to redesign the products to be durable with reduced costs. Therefore, you will troubleshoot and give continuous improvement methods to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of the product. You will design and install the manufacturing equipment using knowledge of the fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment, assembly, and quality control.
Furthermore, you will test the methods and finished products to establish standards and validate the process to improve the existing process. You will then communicate the established methods either by training or putting them into writings for other production personnel to facilitate the production process.
Manufacturing engineers work in line with the health and safety standards and environmental regulations. As a manufacturing engineer, you will earn about $70,000 yearly. Some of the required skills include problem-solving and project management skills, and you must be well versed in relevant computer software. A degree in engineering is required to qualify for this role, but a postgraduate degree would be a plus.
