Click here for more information CLick here for more information
CareersPortal HomeMy Career File header image
header imageCareer Guidance at your FingertipsCareer Guidance at your Fingertips Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook
header image
header imageCareersPortalCareersPortalspacerCareer Guidance for school studentsCareers information for college students and graduatesCareers information for people who want to work header image
blankCareer PlanningWork and EmploymentEducation and Trainingblank

Occupation information - In brief...



Career Interests 

Interest categories related to this occupation:

This occupation is associated with the following interest categories. These categories can be explored by clicking on the titles.

Realist
Investigative
Administrative

IrishJobs.ie
Monster
Findajob
RecruitIreland.com
Jobs.ie
Note: search results are updated daily and may also include related jobs.

Course Suggestions - CAO

Courses related to this or similar occupations:

If you are interested in this occupation, then these CAO courses may also be of interest. Note that these course suggestions are not intended to indicate that they lead directly to this occupation, only that they are related in some way and may be worth exploring.
Central Applications Office 80 courses found.
Engineering (Agricultural)
Tralee IT
Creative Design
IT Sligo
Creative Design and Innovation
IT Sligo
Design in Industrial Design
IT Carlow
Product Design
NCAD
Product Design and Technology
University of Limerick
Product Design Innovation
IT Carlow
Timber Product Technology
DIT
Building Services Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
Furniture and Wood Technology (Letterfrack)
Galway-Mayo IT
Technology Management
University of Limerick
Manufacturing Engineering with Business Studies
DCU
Biomedical Science
IT Sligo
Biomedical Science
DIT
Industrial Biochemistry
University of Limerick
Applied Biology
Waterford IT
Athletic Therapy and Training
DCU
Chemical & Biopharmacutical Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
Process and Chemical Engineering
UCC (NUI)
Wood Science and Technology
University of Limerick
Cadet Training - Engineering Branch Cadet
National Maritime College of Ire
Energy Engineering
Galway-Mayo IT
Energy Systems Engineering
NUI Galway
Aeronautical Engineering
University of Limerick
Aerospace Engineering
IT Carlow
Aircraft Systems
IT Carlow
Automotive Management and Technology
DIT
Common Entry into Engineering (Undenominated Entry)
DCU
Electronic Engineering
IT Carlow
Electronics
Letterkenny IT
Engineering
UCD (NUI)
Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
Griffith College, Limerick
Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Systems
Dundalk IT
Industrial Automation and Robotic Systems
Limerick IT
Information and Communications Engineering
DCU
Mechatronic Engineering
IT Blanchardstown
Mechatronics
IT Sligo
Mechatronics
Athlone IT
Transport Management and Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Engineering Choice
University of Limerick
Instrument Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
IT Tallaght
Sustainable Energy Engineering
Waterford IT
Advanced Wood Technology and Sustainable Construction
Tralee IT
Agricultural Mechanisation
Limerick IT
Craft Technology (Wood) with Business
Cork Institute of Technology
Engineering (Mechanical) - Discontinued
Tralee IT
Engineering - Common 1st Year
DIT
Engineering - Common Entry
IT Blanchardstown
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Dundalk IT
Furniture and Wood Technology (Letterfrack)
Galway-Mayo IT
Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Integrated Engineering with Management
TCD
Manufacturing and Design Engineering
DIT
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
DCU
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Waterford IT
Mechanical and Polymer Engineering - Cancelled
Athlone IT
Mechanical Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
IT Sligo
Mechanical Engineering
DIT
Mechanical Engineering
Limerick IT
Mechanical Engineering
Galway-Mayo IT
Mechanical Engineering
Galway-Mayo IT
Mechanical Engineering
University of Limerick
Mechanical Engineering
NUI Galway
Mechanical Engineering
IT Tallaght
Mechanical Engineering
IT Tallaght
Mechanical Engineering
Cork Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Letterkenny IT
Mechanical Engineering
IT Carlow
Mechanical Engineering
IT Carlow
Mechanical Engineering
Waterford IT
Mechanical Engineering
Athlone IT
Mechanical Engineering - Discontinued
Athlone IT
Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy
Athlone IT
Mechatronic Engineering
DCU
Nautical Studies
National Maritime College of Ire
Operations Engineering
Galway-Mayo IT
Product Design
DIT
Product Design
Letterkenny IT

Return to List

 
Return to List 
Saves this course to your Career File if you are registered.
In Brief... Engineer - Manufacturing

 Brief Description:

Manufacturing engineers have expertise in a wide range of manufacturing technologies and computer and management control systems.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20

»  

Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts. 

»  

Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. 

»  

Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing. 

»  

Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations. 

»  

Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers. 

»  

Troubleshoot new and existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes. 

»  

Review product designs for manufacturability and completeness. 

»  

Train production personnel in new or existing methods. 

»  

Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes. 

»  

Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. 

4 In Detail...
A detailed description of this occupation can be found on a number of online databases. Follow the link(s) below to access this information:
Note: you will be leaving the CareersPortal Site
Go.. Engineer, manufacturing and production - from:  GradIreland
Go.. Manufacturing Engineer - from:  icould [UK] Video
Go.. Manufacturing Systems Engineer - from:  Career Directions
Go.. Manufacturing Systems Engineer - from:  N.C.S. [UK]

JobZone

ddd

Education
Most of these occupations require qualifications at NFQ Levels 7 or 8 (Ordinary / Honours Degrees) but some do not.

Related Experience
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an engineer must complete four years of college and work for several years in engineering to be considered qualified.

Job Training
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Job Zone Examples
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, computer programmers, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and financial analysts.


Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Typical entry routes:

An honours engineering degree is required by most employers. Appropriate degree subjects are include:

  • production/manufacturing engineering;
  • mechanical engineering;
  • electrical engineering
  • process engineering

Related courses

Click here to search the National Courses database for courses related to this occupation or occupational area.
Note: this may not be relevant for certain occupations.
Go..

Sectors related to this occupation:

This occupation is typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Medical Devices

Future Skills Requirements & Concerns

Current Labour Market Research highlights concerns in some occupations. These comments are presented here where available: [source: Forfas]


 
This occupation has been viewed 78713 times
 
2 Salary Information
Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.

Job Title
Manufacturing Engineer
Salary Range*
35 - 60
Related Information:
Data Source(s):
Collins McNicholas / Hudson / Morgan McKinley

Last Updated: May, 2013
Job Title
Controls / Automation Engineer
Salary Range*
40 - 70
Related Information:
Data Source(s):
Collins McNicholas / Hudson / Morgan McKinley / Brightwater

Last Updated: April, 2013
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

Return to List


0 LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

 Return to List

 

 
1 Manufacturing Engineer.
 Lynsey Gargan
 
STEPS

"I like to make a difference with my work and I always strive to do things in an efficient and constructive manner"
Go..
Lynsey Gargan


 
 
 



  CareersPortal for ...   Explore CareersPortal ...   Work & Employment ...   Education & Training ...   About CareersPortal ...  
  @ School
@ College
@ Work
Parents
Guidance Professionals
 

Career Guidance Toolbox

Explore Yourself .... 
Self-Assessment

  Industry Sectors
Company Profiles
Occupations A-Z
Career Videos
Job Search Tools
Labour Market Information 
  Junior Cert. Subjects
Leaving Cert. Subjects
Post Leaving Cert. Courses
CAO Courses
School & College Education
Adult Education 
  Terms and Conditions
Privacy Statement
Contact Us

226908  Registered Users
Provider Login
 
 
  www.saoloibre.ie      
Bookmark and Share
 
© 2013 Durrow Communications Ltd