Manufacturing Engineering

What is it?

Manufacturing engineering is an essential feature in the enormous world of manufacturing. A manufacturing engineer’s role is to manage and design the manufacturing systems for a product, new or old. Their main role in the manufacturing system is to create the technologies and processes that turn raw materials into a finished product in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way possible, whilst maintaining staff safety and product quality. 

Where can I study and at what level?

The below GBSIoT institutions offer this subject area. Levels range from level 2 (post GCSE) to degree:

At the links above you can view courses in more detail as well as view entry requirements.

Confused about what pathway you can take?

These handy graphics to the right show what qualifications you need to progress in this course area, and the pathways needed to find your future career.

*Graphic from WMCA Engineering and Manufacturing Regional Training Plan – view the full report here

Where could it lead?

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