Manufacturing Engineers focus on the design and operation of integrated systems for the production of high-quality, economically competitive products. These systems may include computer networks, robots, machine tools, and materials-handling equipment. Manufacturing engineers may estimate cost for equipment, time and labour, propose ways to increase productivity and reduce costs, install new equipment and fix production problems and much more. 

Since the basic principles of manufacturing engineering apply to all industries, you can work in numerous sectors, including:

• biotechnology

• food and drink

• oil

• pharmaceuticals

• plastics.

The main routes to get into this role are :

• A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas. 

• An apprenticeships- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming an manufacturing engineer. 

You will usually need 2-3 a levels to be accepted onto a manufacturing degree. You could undertake a degree in various fields to support a career in manufacturing engineering. These could include:

• Manufacturing systems engineering 

• Electrical engineering

• Electronic engineering 

• Mechanical engineering

• Production engineering

• Manufacturing engineering 

Although you don't need a postgraduate degree, having a relevant Masters in engineering, an engineering doctorate (EngD) or an integrated MEng degree can enhance your prospects.

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There are some companies who offer degree apprenticeships in manufacturing engineering which will support you gaining a degree whilst undertaking direct work experience in this field.  Some of these degree apprenticeships include:

• Level 5 and 6 food and drink engineering 

• Level 6 science industry process

• Level 6 manufacturing engineering 

• Level 6 space systems engineering 

• Level 7 systems engineering 

This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in manufacturing engineering. 

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