Manufacturing Engineering Skills

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Manufacturing Engineering Skills
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Key Manufacturing Engineering Skills

• Technical
• PLCs, Networking, Industrial Computer Technology,
  Equipment Troubleshooting, Simulation, Process
  Layout Optimization, Tooling Fixture Design,
  Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement Tools,
  Factory Automation Justification, Acquisition,
  Deployment, Production Planning, Asset
  Utilization, Maintenance Reliability, Building
  Codes, Product Introduction,
• Leadership
• Team Based Work Systems, Integrity, Championing
  Change, Coach Develop, Customer Focus,
  Planning, Strategic Thinking, Diversity,
  Communication
• Safety
• Emergency Management and Response, Environmental
  Regulations, Industrial Hygiene, Equipment
  Safety, Control of Hazardous Substances
• Quality
• Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement,
  Manufacturing Quality Planning, Quantitative
  Methods, Six Sigma Methodology, AIAG Core Tools
  (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc), Customer Focus

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ME SkillView Reference List
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Possible Incoming Skill Gaps

• Engineers (BS/MS degree)
• Connection of theory to practical
• Manufacturing experience
• (Intern or Co-Op)
• Tool Fixture application skills
• Practical Time Study analysis (IEs)
• Planning/Project Management
• Manufacturing Costing
• Time Management/Multiple Priorities
• Other Soft Skills

• Associates (2-yr. degree)
• Real world experiences in mfg.
• Preventative Maintenance
• Spare Parts Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Product Quality
• Customer Expectations
• Procedural Discipline
• Working in Teams
• Communication Skills
• Project Management

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Types of Skills Needed by Manufacturing Employees
Source National Association of Manufacturers
(NAM) 2005 Skills Gap Report url
http//www.nam.org/s_nam/bin.asp?CID9DID235731
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