Manufacturing Engineer

Designs and improves production processes, equipment layouts and quality systems to manufacture products safely and efficiently. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Manufacturing Engineer do?

Designs and improves production processes, equipment layouts and quality systems to manufacture products safely and efficiently.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR650 000 p.a.SeniorR950 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Engineering analysis · EssentialManufacturing processes · EssentialProcess improvement · EssentialProject management · ImportantQuality systems · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Manufacturing Engineer do?

Designs and improves production processes, equipment layouts and quality systems to manufacture products safely and efficiently.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Engineering analysis, Manufacturing processes, Process improvement, Project management, Quality systems.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.