Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Typical Salary

£22,000 To £40,000

Typical Hours

39 to 41 a week

weekends on a rota

How To Become a Manufacturing Systems Engineer

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship

College / University

You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

manufacturing systems engineering
electrical or electronic engineering
mechanical engineering
production or manufacturing engineering

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in a releva

Apprenticeship

You could start by doing a degree apprenticeship in systems engineering or manufacturing engineering.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

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Other Routes

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Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
design skills and knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

You'll help manage each phase of a project, overseeing the work of technicians and other professionals. Your duties could include:

estimating costs for bids and tenders, covering equipment, time and labour
building 3D models with computer aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software
testing systems and analysing data to work out the most cost-effective production methods
presenting plans to managers and clients for their approval
installing new equipment and machinery
investigating and fixing production problems
drawing up operation and training guidelines

Working Environment

You could work in a factory, in an office or in a laboratory.

Career Path & Progression

You could find work in any branch of manufacturing, like automotive, food and drink, pharmaceuticals or electronics.

You could work towards incorporated or chartered engineer status.

As an incorporated engineer, you would specialise in the day-to-day management of engineering operations. At chartered level, you would have a more strategic role, planning, researching and developing new ideas and streamlining management methods.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You'll find more advice about careers in systems engineering from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Tomorrow's Engineers.

Restrictions & Requirements

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