Manufacturing engineers

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The role of a manufacturer or production

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engineer is transforming in several key areas including

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integrating CAD and CAM,

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which are tools that allow engineers to simulate

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real world conditions and test designs virtually,

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integrating automation and robotics to enhance productivity,

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reduce costs and improve product quality.

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Leveraging data analytics and predictive maintenance to identify problems

00:31

and predict downtime or equipment failures.

00:34

Developing smart manufacturing systems which use sensors,

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data analytics,

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and machine learning.

00:42

Understanding business and market trends.

00:45

Embracing a holistic approach to manufacturing

00:48

and taking not only technical aspects into consideration

00:51

but also sustainability principles,

00:54

safety considerations

00:55

and ethical considerations,

00:57

collaborating across cross functional teams which

01:00

involves working with software engineers,

01:03

data scientists or other professionals

01:05

and enhancing cybersecurity awareness.

Video transcript

00:03

The role of a manufacturer or production

00:06

engineer is transforming in several key areas including

00:10

integrating CAD and CAM,

00:12

which are tools that allow engineers to simulate

00:15

real world conditions and test designs virtually,

00:19

integrating automation and robotics to enhance productivity,

00:22

reduce costs and improve product quality.

00:26

Leveraging data analytics and predictive maintenance to identify problems

00:31

and predict downtime or equipment failures.

00:34

Developing smart manufacturing systems which use sensors,

00:38

data analytics,

00:39

and machine learning.

00:42

Understanding business and market trends.

00:45

Embracing a holistic approach to manufacturing

00:48

and taking not only technical aspects into consideration

00:51

but also sustainability principles,

00:54

safety considerations

00:55

and ethical considerations,

00:57

collaborating across cross functional teams which

01:00

involves working with software engineers,

01:03

data scientists or other professionals

01:05

and enhancing cybersecurity awareness.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

  • Define what a manufacturing engineer, also known as a production engineer, is and its importance in the evolving manufacturing industry.
  • Explain how automation and robotics play a factor in the manufacturing engineer role.
  • Describe the importance of leveraging data analytics and predictive maintenance in identifying problems and predicting equipment failures in manufacturing.
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