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As a production engineer, you’ll focus on the technical parts of production to make the process as efficient as possible. Keep reading to learn more about a career as a production engineer, as well as what you should study at uni.
Production engineering roles involve working on a variety of projects or products. Your skills will be needed by any organisation that makes things, so you could end up working on the production of anything from food packaging to electronic equipment. You’re likely to be based in a factory or lab, but could also work from an office.
Working alongside other members of the production team, you’ll be in charge of deciding and carrying out exactly how something is made. You’ll consider what equipment, materials and machinery are needed, as well as work out how to be as efficient, safe and cost-effective as possible. It’s a rewarding job as you’ll be involved in the creation of a variety of products.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a production engineer in the UK is £41,080. Graduates start at around £31,000.
Travel in this role depends on where you’re based and who you work for. If you’ve got several projects on the go at once, you may need to travel between work sites. If your employer or client is based abroad then you might need to travel outside of the UK for site visits and meetings.
Most of your work will be on-site, but there may be opportunities to work from home on admin tasks.
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