How do they match: Manufacturing Engineers

  • Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
  • Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings or workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field.

  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Determine operational methods.
  • Determine causes of operational problems or failures.
  • Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
  • Estimate operational costs.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Resolve operational performance problems.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.