Manufacturing Engineer—Beyond Process Development
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The Systems Optimizer: Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers design and optimize production systems across facilities. They earn ₹55,000-85,000/month as mid-level engineers, advancing to ₹1,20,000-1,80,000+/month in senior roles overseeing multiple facilities.
What Manufacturing Engineers Do
Manufacturing engineers handle company-wide production optimization:
- Design new production lines for new products
- Optimize existing lines for efficiency
- Oversee capital equipment projects
- Lead facility expansion projects
- Implement Industry 4.0 technologies
- Manage production system upgrades
- Coordinate across multiple facilities
Typical Project: New Product Line Implementation
An engineer leads design of production line for new product launch:
- Analyzes production requirements (100,000 units/month needed)
- Designs line layout (equipment positioning, material flow)
- Selects equipment (machines, conveyor, quality systems)
- Plans capital budget (₹5 crore equipment investment)
- Creates implementation timeline (6-month setup)
- Oversees equipment installation
- Commissions and validates line
Ensures meets targets before full production
Salary Expectations
Manufacturing Engineer:
₹55,000 – ₹85,000/month
Senior Manufacturing Engineer:
₹85,000 – ₹1,30,000/month
Manufacturing Manager / Director:
₹1,30,000 – ₹1,90,000+/month
Entry Requirements
- Engineering degree (mechanical, production, industrial)
- 2-3 years production engineering experience
- Capital project experience
- Multi-facility exposure preferred