Machining.Blog® is a weekly blog focused on manufacturing career development. It features blog articles on the fundamentals of manufacturing for aspiring machinists. Our goal is to create an interest in manufacturing in the USA. Our writer Matthew Schowalter has worked in manufacturing for 24 years, and he covers the topics that matter to someone starting their career in manufacturing.
“The soft skills the machinist uses are the unseen tools in their box and can directly impact the success or failure of a dreamed after machining career.”
All in Manufacturing Engineer
When a business donates equipment to a technical education classroom, even a small donation can make a great impact on the program. An even greater impact can be made on the students in the program, according to James Peter. James is the technical education teacher at Ozaukee High School in Fredonia Wisconsin.
Do You Have the Important Qualities for a Career as a Manufacturing Engineer?
Do you have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills?
Do you excel at math?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
If so, consider a career as a Manufacturing Engineer
Mathematical Skills -Use trigonometry functions and calculus for troubleshooting and analysis
Communication Skills - Write documents and explain issues clearly. Must fully understand ideas while listening and working in a team
Mechanical / Technical Skills - Must be able understand how manufacturing devices operate and understand the optimization of computer networks for manufacturing processes
The manufacturing engineers job is to focus on the automated aspects involved in the manufacturing process. They design and optimize manufacturing systems and are also involved with process flow and other aspects of production.
