Manufacturing Engineers

Employers

The Department of Labor reports that there are 284,600 industrial engineers and 142,030 engineers not listed separately in other categories employed in the United States. The types of companies manufacturing engineers work for include aerospace product and parts manufacturing; architectural, engineering, and related services; motor vehicle parts manufacturing; and semiconductor and other electronic components manufacturing.

Starting Out

Manufacturing engineers start their careers through internships, apprenticeships, and entry-level positions in manufacturing engineering companies. They work under the supervision of senior engineers and receive on-the-job training. Ask your school's career services office for help with the job search. Also find employment opportunities by searching the career sections and job boards of companies' Web sites. Information on job openings is also available on Web sites such as Engineerjobs.com, state employment offices, and at the federal Office of Personnel Management (https://www.usajobs.gov).