A manufacturing engineer deals with the design and operation of computer networks, robots, automated machines, machine tools, and material-handling equipment among others.
Personal Competencies
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You can think critically and like solving problems
• You are good at analysing things and situations
• You are interested in the working of machines
• Good in Physics and Mathematics
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/BE) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering/Computer Science/ Electronics and Communication Engineering OR
Complete Diploma in Manufacturing Science and Engineering OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by Master's in the same or related field
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examinations like JEE Mains/ JEE Advanced/ BITSAT/SRMJEE/KEAM/VITEEE/UPCET/UPCET /IPUCET
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. College Of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
3. College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai
4. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab
5. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufactuing, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
6. National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Rachi
7. Government Polytechnic, Pune
8. Government Tool Room & Training Centre, Bangalore
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
2. Parul University, Vadodara
3. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
4. Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
5. J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
6. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
7. Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,88,000 -10,58,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yoiana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Aerospace Industries, Automotive industries, Construction and building services, Indian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence, Manufacturing industries, Engineering consultancies.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in an office or a factory or plant or a laboratory. You are not likely to handle a team. Local travel is not a part of this job role. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Maintenance and Repair Organizations
Industrial Automation Firms
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this
Expected Growth Path
Manufacturing Engineer → Design Engineer → Product Engineer → Product Engineering Manager OR
Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Assurance Engineer → Quality Assurance Manager OR
Senior Manufacturing Engineer → Manufacturing Engineering Manager → Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Manufacturing Engineer ranges between INR 16,166 - 83,333* per month
Minu Nariman Dastur was a pioneer of engineering consulting business in India. He completed his graduation in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University in 1938. Dastur started his career with Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur before obtaining his doctorate in Metallurgy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1948 In 1954, Dastur visited India as a consulting steel plant expert from the US on an USAID mission to the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works.*
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
NCS Code: NA | E028• You have a creative bent of mind
• You can think critically and like solving problems
• You are good at analysing things and situations
• You are interested in the working of machines
• Good in Physics and Mathematics
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/BE) in Manufacturing Science and Engineering/Computer Science/ Electronics and Communication Engineering
OR
Complete Diploma in Manufacturing Science and Engineering
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree followed by Master's in the same or related field
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examinations like JEE Mains/ JEE Advanced/ BITSAT/SRMJEE/KEAM/VITEEE/UPCET/UPCET /IPUCET
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. College Of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
3. College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai
4. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab
5. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufactuing, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
6. National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Rachi
7. Government Polytechnic, Pune
8. Government Tool Room & Training Centre, Bangalore
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
2. Parul University, Vadodara
3. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu
4. Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
5. J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
6. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
7. Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,88,000 -10,58,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yoiana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Aerospace Industries, Automotive industries, Construction and building services, Indian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence, Manufacturing industries, Engineering consultancies.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in an office or a factory or plant or a laboratory. You are not likely to handle a team. Local travel is not a part of this job role. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Maintenance and Repair Organizations
Industrial Automation Firms
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this
Manufacturing Engineer → Design Engineer → Product Engineer → Product Engineering Manager
OR
Manufacturing Engineer → Quality Assurance Engineer → Quality Assurance Manager
OR
Senior Manufacturing Engineer → Manufacturing Engineering Manager → Director of Manufacturing Engineering
The approx. salary of a Manufacturing Engineer ranges between INR 16,166 - 83,333* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Manufacturing_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Minu Nariman Dastur was a pioneer of engineering consulting business in India. He completed his graduation in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University in 1938. Dastur started his career with Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur before obtaining his doctorate in Metallurgy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1948 In 1954, Dastur visited India as a consulting steel plant expert from the US on an USAID mission to the Bhadravati Iron and Steel Works.*
Source: https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/mn-dastur-passes-away/cid/773957
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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