The Boeing Company’s Dr. John Tracy said it best: “Engineering is – and will be – critically important to the future of this country, this planet, and all of humanity. We live in a world that has been continually shaped and re-shaped through the science and art of engineering, and our world is better because of it.” During National Engineers Week, we honor those that are making our world a better place. Because of the hard work and dedication of engineers, our world and our businesses are able to thrive. Manufacturing engineers play a critical role in creating the best solutions to manufacturing needs. 
Manufacturing’s New Industrial Revolution
Manufacturing engineers are the experts that plan, design, develop, and produce innovative products and processes that create a cost-effective and efficient production industry. Manufacturing engineers are the driving force behind the New Industrial Revolution, making manufacturing leaner and smarter. They are utilizing technology to develop new ways of conducting day-to-day operations. Manufacturing engineers are analytic and creative thinkers that aim to construct economically sound products for their customers. As a new era of time-conscious consumers emerges, manufacturing engineers desire to establish solutions that promptly meet all of their consumer’s needs. They continually use their problem solving abilities to streamline production, improve turnaround, and reduce costs.
The Life Of A Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers are entrusted with many diverse tasks to ensure that operations run smoothly. Rebecca Miller, a quality control engineer at GE Aviation, describes some of the duties of manufacturing engineers and their stark attention to detail: Miller plays a vital role in ensuring her products meet all expectations and function properly. She is rewarded by seeing the full product in action. Miller, and other manufacturing engineers, continuously works to implement best practices to satisfy her customers. Manufacturing engineers faithfully strive to develop new technologies that were not previously possible. Through their efforts, manufacturing engineers have a profound impact on creating not only improved business operations, but also a better standard of living. So, this week, we want to thank manufacturing engineers like Miller. Their work is continually re-shaping the way the manufacturing world does business, creating a better, smarter world.
