OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Manufacturing Engineering
Technologist (17-3029.06)
At-a-Glance Statistics
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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/.

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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
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