Manufacturing Engineers

Employers

Manufacturing engineers work for aerospace product and parts manufacturing; architectural, engineering, and related services; motor vehicle parts manufacturing; and semiconductor and other electronic components manufacturing companies and firms.

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 LinkedIn, state employment offices, and at the federal Office of Personnel Management's USAJOBS Web site, https://www.usajobs.gov.