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What does the future look like for manufacturing engineers?

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  • Duration: 4 mins
  • Publication date: 08 Jun 2022

Abstract

The IET and IMechE came together to discuss what the future manufacturing engineer might possibly look like. This resulted in a survey with questions targeted to gauge an understanding of what engineers in the sector think. 

At Smart Factory Expo in 2021 we spoke with Sarah Black-Smith, Head of Factory Operations at Siemens Congleton, to learn more about the findings of the survey. 

She discusses: 

- Which technical knowledge and soft skills will manufacturing engineers need to thrive and survive in the next 10 years?

- What do we need to do to engineer a more sustainable future for manufacturing? 

- What will manufacturing engineers need to know come 2040?

Watch our interview to find out the results. Download the full report and survey results for free at www.theiet.org/the-future-manufacturing-engineer 

Comment below with any questions or comments. 

 

 

Keywords:
  • Future manufacturing
  • artificial intelligence
  • automation and robotics
  • design thinking
  • engineering challenges
  • engineers
  • global challenges
  • iet
  • manufacturing challenges
  • manufacturing engineers
  • manufacturing resources
  • skills survey
  • smart expo
  • societal challenges
  • the future for manufacturing engineers
  • vaccine production
  • zero-emissions transport

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    Sarah Black Smith

    Siemens Congleton, Head of Factory Operations

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