As a manufacturing systems engineer, you could:
You could work in a factory, in an office or in a laboratory.
You can find more advice about careers in manufacturing systems engineering from:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
If you've got another engineering qualification, you could take a postgraduate master's course in manufacturing systems engineering.
You'll usually need:
You could start by completing a college course before going on to do a higher level engineering qualification or an apprenticeship.
Courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
There are a lot of engineering apprenticeships available and the one you take will depend on your area of interest.
Examples include:
You'll usually need:
You'll need:
You could work in any branch of manufacturing, like:
With experience, you could become a lead or senior engineer on projects.
You could also work towards incorporated or chartered engineer status with the professional body associated with your branch of engineering.
This would give you industry recognition of your skills and knowledge and open up further opportunities for career development.
