Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Industrial and manufacturing engineers conduct studies, and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Industrial and manufacturing engineers are employed in consulting firms, manufacturing and processing companies, in government, financial, health care and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. (National Occupational Classification)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, incl. typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer - profile interview (Manitoba engineer) and discipline description from EngScape by Engineers Canada
- A Day in the Life of an Industrial Engineer - The Princeton Review
- Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Industrial Engineering Overview
- Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Manufacturing Engineer Overview
- Sokanu: Industrial Engineer - occupational videos and info (U.S.)
- Interview: Automation Engineer
- Try Engineering.org
- What do Industrial Engineers do?
- What do Manufacturing Engineers do?
- What Industrial and Systems Engineers Do - Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- Process Engineer career profile - ECO Canada
Education
The University of Manitoba does not offer a specialized undergraduate degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Please view the links below to learn about educational programs in Canada. If you are a U of M student who would like help selecting a degree path that suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant.
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Labour market information
Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Trend Analysis in Canada Job Bank : Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region)
- Occupation Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
Engineers Salary Survey - Engineers Geoscientists Canada - Canada's Best Jobs 2018: The Top 25 - Engineering Manager (#2) - Canadian Business magazine
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations organize events and directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities are also available. This is a great way to learn and network.
- Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- National Society of Professional Engineers (U.S.)
- Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
- Engineering Institute of Canada
- Canadian Engineering Regulatory Organizations - provincial listing from Engineers Canada
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) - Manitoba branch
- Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Manitoba
- Vehicle Technology Centre (VTCI)
Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.
Other links
External resources that will provide you with additional information about the occupation, areas of work and opportunities to build experience:
- AdvancedManufacturing.org - news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America
- Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology
- Black Engineers of Canada
- Discover Engineering Online
- Engineers Without Borders Canada
- Global Grand Challenges of Engineering - National Academy of Engineering