Profession

Production Engineer

Designer of technical manufacturing processes

Fields of activity | Production Engineer

As a production engineer, you’ll plan, monitor, and optimize production processes to make them more efficient, cost-effective, and safe. Your tasks will include calculating the costs of individual production steps and materials, as well as coordinating employees and equipment. You’ll also inspect finished products to ensure that quality standards are met.

In role as a production engineer, you’ll act as a link between management and specialist departments. For example, you may be involved in decisions about new machinery or production methods and be responsible for training employees in new processes.


Personal requirements | Production Engineer

  • Technical and economic understanding
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Accuracy and care
  • Communication skills and ability to work in a team

Path to the profession | Production Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineering

Sustainable industry: develop and optimize processes
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Mechanical Engineering

From idea to reality: improve the world with components and systems
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Process Engineering

From raw materials to finished products: shape the future of industry

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Potential jobs | Production Engineer

As a production engineer, you can work across a wide range of industries, including the chemical, automotive, and aviation sectors, as well as the food industry. Your expertise is also in demand in mechanical engineering, medical technology, and environmental technology. Additional opportunities exist in construction, electronics, and energy companies.