Manufacturing engineer, Mataaro hanga
Also known as
- Process engineer, manufacturing process engineer, manufacturing design engineer, manufacturing project engineer, manufacturing production engineer
Manufacturing engineers design and develop manufacturing systems, equipment and processes. They may quality control production processes to make sure they are safe and economical.
Your pay could be
$78K
Lower
$88K to $100K
Most common
$110K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Manufacturing engineers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in offices, workshops, factories and manufacturing sites
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- design and develop manufacturing equipment and systems
- improve processes and systems
- find and fix operational problems
- improve equipment efficiency
- write and record technical information
- draw equipment plans and designs
- write detailed reports
- give technical expertise and advice
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become a manufacturing engineer.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in manufacturing, engineering and technology or similar area OR a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- experience as a manufacturing, production or process engineer
You may need
- project management experience
- to be a member of a professional organisation like Engineering New Zealand
- to be registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineering New Zealand
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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