Salary Breakdown
Manufacturing Engineers
Average
$86,160
ANNUAL
$41.42
HOURLY
Entry Level
$59,250
ANNUAL
$28.48
HOURLY
Mid Level
$79,140
ANNUAL
$38.05
HOURLY
Expert Level
$126,780
ANNUAL
$60.95
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Manufacturing Engineers
3,320
Projected job openings through 2030
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Top Expected Tasks
Manufacturing Engineers
01
Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
02
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
03
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
04
Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
05
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
06
Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
07
Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
08
Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.
09
Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
10
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
11
Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Manufacturing Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Category Flexibility
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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