- Duration: 1 min
- Publication date: 09 Aug 2021
- Part of series EngShorts
Abstract
In this #EngShort, we look at preparing future #Manufacturing #Engineers for the global challenges that lay ahead. In late 2020, we joined with #IMechE to discuss what the future manufacturing engineer might possibly look like. What are the key #skills that engineers will need to survive and thrive? To discuss this question and more, we conducted a survey to gauge an understanding of what engineers in the sector think. The survey revealed the need for manufacturing engineers to have multi-disciplinary skills and the role that educators and government play in ensuring their success. What skills do you think future manufacturing engineers will need? Comment below to let us know.
You can also read the full results of the survey and our recommendations at www.theiet.org/the-future-manufacturing-engineer
- Keywords:
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- Future manufacturing
- artificial intelligence
- automation and robotics
- design thinking
- engineering challenges
- engineers
- future manufacturing engineers
- global challenges
- manufacturing challenges
- manufacturing engineers
- manufacturing resources
- multi-disciplinary skills
- skills survey
- societal challenges
- solving our greatest challenges
- vaccine production
- zero-emissions transport