Manufacturing systems engineers design, plan, develop and install systems including manufacturing equipment and assembly lines. This covers all aspects of manufacturing processes. They may also be involved in the design and building of a manufacturing plant.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
The starting salary for manufacturing systems engineers at graduate entry is usually around £23,000 to £30,000 a year. With experience this can rise to over £40,000. Senior managers in manufacturing can earn over £60,000 a year.
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Engineers in this field work for a wide range of manufacturing companies, including engineering, shipbuilding, food and drinks processing, textiles, clothing, electronics and pharmaceuticals.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK. It does so through 35 professional engineering institutions which are Licensed Members of the Engineering Council.
The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
EngineeringUK
Website:
http://www.engineeringuk.com
Twitter:
@_EngineeringUK
Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail:
Customer.Services@enginuity.org
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https://enginuity.org/
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@Enginuity_Org
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Institution of Engineering and Technology
Tel: 01438 313311
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postmaster@theiet.org
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http://www.theiet.org/
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@TheIET
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Tel: 020 7222 7899
E-mail:
enquiries@imeche.org
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http://www.imeche.org
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@IMechE
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