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What is a methods specialist engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a methods specialist engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.79 an hour? That's $86,923 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 30,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMethods Specialist EngineerUS Average
Salary
6.8

Avg. Salary $86,923

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.5

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 10.50%

Black or African American 3.55%

Hispanic or Latino 8.68%

Unknown 3.78%

White 73.33%

Gender

female 25.00%

male 75.00%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a methods specialist engineer

  1. Explore methods specialist engineer education requirements

    Most common methods specialist engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    33.3 %

    Associate

    33.3 %

    Doctorate

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific methods specialist engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    PDM100.00%
  3. Complete relevant methods specialist engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New methods specialist engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a methods specialist engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real methods specialist engineer resumes.
  4. Research methods specialist engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage implementation of these solutions with hangar managers, inspectors, technicians, vendors, and OEM's.
    • Participate as a MRB member designing repairs for assembly descriptions for the purpose of maintaining structural integrity and customer safety
    • Facilitate PPAP activities and prepare customer documentation and review as required.
  5. Apply for methods specialist engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a methods specialist engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average methods specialist engineer salary

The average methods specialist engineer salary in the United States is $86,923 per year or $42 per hour. Methods specialist engineer salaries range between $65,000 and $115,000 per year.

Average methods specialist engineer salary
$86,923 Yearly
$41.79 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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