Fresh Manufacturing Engineering position !

[Eithan.T]

Hello everybody,

I will be graduate next month with a degree of bs. Industrial Technology Engineering, I am currently working in manufacturing as CNC machinist and been looking for a job in Manufacturing Engineering or related fields. but in this Covid19 times, the majority of companies that I applied been ignoring my applications.
I found this forum and it is very interesting for specific topics, so I am joining and hopefully, I can get some advice from your guys. Sometimes I think to myself that I am wasting my time working as a CNC machinist, it seems like I need experiences to get into this engineering field right after graduating from school. I notice that the majority of company hire experiences engineering instead of new entry engineers.
can I get some advice on where should I start in order to get into the engineering field?
Any suggestion that I should do meanwhile I am quarantined at home?
thank you everyone in advance.

 

[grunt58]

I've had many compliments during interviews on my machining background. I would never say you are wasting you time learning a sought after skill/trade. Can you work your way into some programming at your current job?

It is a tough time right now; hold strong. The economy will pick up and IMO American made/manufacturing will see a boom in the coming years. The key to an American manufacturing boom is Automation. If I would offer any advice I'd get some automation/robotics training. Machining experience with an engineering degree and automation knowledge would be very appealing to companies.

 

[Eithan.T]

thank you grunt58

i am knowledgable of CAD and g-code for CNC. they did look into switching me to cnc programmer assistance. but that is the highest level of manufacturing position within the company. They doesn't have engineering department. the past few days, i been applying for manufacturing/industrial engineering, but none of them mention programmers. is it going to help in this career path ? majority asking for highly critical thinking and analytical skills.
thank you so much for your suggestion. After all, the manufacturing industry is blooming after this virus time. i am kinda nervous because i couldn't see my engineering path ahead of me since i have no experiences of engineering. all i have is the paper from my 4 years school ...

 

[grunt58]

I guess it depends on what you want to do. Manufacturing Engineering would encompass machining along, process engineering, six sigma activities/continuous improvement, equipment layout and installation. I guess I assumed you were looking to stay in the machining sector.

 

[grunt58]

If you enjoy machining I would look to stay in it. It will be a sector in need of skilled and educated labor.

 

[thomasmark3]

Hey eithan , i can undrestand your prob as some years back i am also goinf through same phase. But i don't stop.
I make a decision of continues improvement. So to get more experience i start making our own DIY CNC machine. There are lots of advantages of making a DIY CNC machining. But that journey has not easy for me. Many prob comes while making it like i am struggling to get a DIY CNC router. But as i said i not stop i read many articles related to DIY CNC router and found out some key aspects which i will share with you because they might be helpful fro you as they helped me.
If you will make your own CNC machining, you will get a good working experience which will help you in getting a job.

As i said i am sharing some tips you need to consider befor making a purchase:-
1. DIY CNC routers can be purchased at a number of different prices. In most cases, the cost is definitely a reflection of the quality you are going to get.
2. DIY CNC routers can be found with different-sized tables, and you may want to double check that they meet your specifications.
3. Many DIY CNC routers are designed to be used at home, for minor jobs. They are not built to withstand heavier use.
4. Many routers have limitations on what materials they can engrave or cut, which can then affect what you are trying to do. If you are just cutting wood or plastic this is usually fine, but not all models have the capabilities for options such as aluminum.
5. Some DIY CNC routers are a breeze to put together, while others are not. This can all depend on the quality of the instructions, and how clear the company is.

So, i can only recommend you to get some knowledge for DIY CNC machine to get a good job post Corona. As you need to invest your time on learning to start making earning

Cheers,

 

[Jose Henry]

I guess it depends on what you want to do. If you enjoy machining I would look to stay in it.

Jose Henry - Editor Of

https://toolsgearlab.com

 

[mfgenggear]

an asset for mfg engineering is to cross train on different machining methods. work on that

 

[Turn_of_the_Screw]

Absolutely take the programming job at your current job while you look for work. If you are offered more responsibility, take it. This will help with the "Critical Thinking Skills" that you need to get hired, as well as show upward career movement. Also, new positions are created inside of companies all of the time. You may well get "manufacturing engineering" experience as you take on more responsibility at your current job.

 

[Eithan.T]

thank you everybody for your valuable advice. In this COVID time, I couldn't find a job relating to engineers so I took a job at Test and assemble Tech 4 months ago. I thought I can do more learning and practices in a different environment because Tests and assembly are related to electronics components. It is a technician job after all and I didn't get to practices engineering skills, instead, I have to learn how to run the machines. What I gain from this job are people relations. Also, I practicing critical thinking and analyzing skills while dealing with this job.
Now I'm ready to start to apply for the engineer's position again.

 

[Fenty99]

Heard a lot about people's struggles to get jobs. I work in the pneumatics industry and lots of places I know are still taking on grads. Have you tried applying to grad schemes? know they are particularly hard to get onto. My father works for

https://www.bestpneumatics.com/

he knows of all this stuff in the industry so I will have a word.

 

[Eithan.T]

Deja Vu, I applied almost 100 application, and the results still the same from the beginning ( no experiences/ doesn't fit for the position/ application being ignored)
I just got an offer for the position of Manufacturing Technician Lvl 2, The task very similar to Industrial engineering. This position task is truly related to my Major and hopefully, I can apply my learning to this position. Do you guys think I can advances from Manufacturing Tech lvl 2 to Manufacturing Engineering later? They are similar task after all.

Do you guys have any guide for this Manufacturing Tech position? What I have to pay attention to, Where to start and how to improve it?
Thanks in advance