Mechanical engineering finds applications in all fields of technology. They could work in many industries including private or public sector industries such as railways, heavy vehicle & automobile manufacturing, erection of heavy industry and their work varies by industry and function. With the rapid rate of expansion in the industrial sector, the employment potential for mechanical engineers is high.
In the government sector, freshers could join as junior engineers and go up the ladder to superintendent engineer levels.
These engineers are required in automobile, aviation, chemical, electronics, steel plants, oil exploration and refining, technical wings of armed forces and space research organisation, Candidates with post graduate degree or an additional management degree could find work in administrative and managerial positions in government departments or public and private sector industries or do research as well as teaching in research and development institutes. They could also opt for technical sales / marketing or work as independent consultants.
Most heavy industries need mechanical engineers to design and maintain their machinery and equipment.
What are the career prospects for production engineering?
Arun
Coimbatore
Production engineering aims at higher productivity by adopting integrated design, and efficient planning and operative systems. The work involves the design and installation of integrated systems for men and materials, equipment and processes for increasing productivity and detailing the optimum quality, which is economically viable. Engineers are concerned with planning, measuring and controlling all activities within the organisation, besides designing the production process for a product. Production engineers are employed in manufacturing industries, including industrial machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, electronic and electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, instruments and related products, and food and kindred products industries. Jobs are available in areas where manufacturing is concentrated.
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