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What is a prototype engineer manager 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 prototype engineer manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $55.93 an hour? That's $116,329 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 4,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePrototype Engineer ManagerUS Average
Salary
8.0

Avg. Salary $116,329

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.4

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 11.84%

Black or African American 3.08%

Hispanic or Latino 8.81%

Unknown 4.66%

White 71.44%

Gender

female 6.32%

male 93.68%

Age - 48
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 - 48
Stress level
7.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a prototype engineer manager

  1. Explore prototype engineer manager education requirements

    Most common prototype engineer manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.3 %

    Associate

    20.6 %

    High School Diploma

    7.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific prototype engineer manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Prototyping34.76%
    C++23.54%
    BOM7.69%
    RP4.75%
    Product Development4.15%
  3. Complete relevant prototype engineer manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New prototype engineer managers 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 prototype engineer manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real prototype engineer manager resumes.
  4. Research prototype engineer manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the workflow in the shop, on the SLA machines and in the SLA cleaning area.
    • Create and maintain BOM s. manage inventory.
    • Manage prototyping for start-up company that produce fiber-based amplifiers for telecommunications industry.
    • Program writer of CNC lathes and mills.
  5. Apply for prototype engineer manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a prototype engineer manager 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 prototype engineer manager salary

The average prototype engineer manager salary in the United States is $116,329 per year or $56 per hour. Prototype engineer manager salaries range between $80,000 and $167,000 per year.

Average prototype engineer manager salary
$116,329 Yearly
$55.93 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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