Manufacturing Engineer (General)
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
At a Glance
Manufacturing Engineer (General) earns an average of $52,553/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.2–4.9 years. Top skills: Manufacturing Processes, Tooling, Manufacturing Engineering.
$52,553/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.2–4.9 years
37
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Manufacturing Engineers
Median Wage
$101,140/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+11.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Manufacturing Processes
Tooling
Manufacturing Engineering
Lean Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Machining
Process Improvement
New Product Development
Procurement
SolidWorks (CAD)
Automation
Welding
Project Management
Production Process
Design For Manufacturability
Manufacturing Operations
Bill Of Materials
Common Skills (13)
Problem Solving
Operations
Planning
Communication
Leadership
Microsoft Office
Management
Teamwork
Research
Related Specializations
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