OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE Manufacturing Engineering Technologist (17-3029.06) At-a-Glance Statistics %N^ Sample Business Process Analyst, Manufacturing Coordinator, Manufacturing Technology Job Titles Analyst, Product Manager, Scientist Key Tasks Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes. Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs. Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools. Train manufacturing technicians on topics such as safety, health, fire prevention, or quality. Analyze manufacturing supply chains to identify opportunities for increased efficiency in the acquisition of raw materials. Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure adherence to environmental policies and practices. Evaluate current or proposed manufacturing processes or practices for environmental sustainability, considering factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, water pollution, energy use, or waste creation. Install manufacturing engineering equipment. Design plant layouts or production facilities. Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste. Develop processes to recover, recycle, or reuse waste or scrap materials from manufacturing operations. Train manufacturing technicians on environmental protection topics. All data sourced from 0*NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww onetonline.org/. ------- Education and Training Top Industries Associate's Degree 41% Bachelor's Degree 36% High School diploma or equivalent 9% Median Wages Hourly $30.38 EH Annually $63,200 ft Manufacturing Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Number Employed 87,000 positions 13,900 job openings Top Ten States for Occupational Percentage Growth UT CT AZ GA CO TX NE ND NY WY ------- |