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“Production is more than simply using scientific and technological knowledge. It is necessary to integrate factors of diverse nature, paying attention to criteria of quality, efficiency and costs.” (Arineia Assis)
Put Amanda Costa
Before we talk about the job market for production engineers, let's understand what it is Production Engineering. It deals with the design, improvement and implementation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy, for the production of goods and services, in an economical manner, respecting ethical and cultural precepts. This engineering is based on specific knowledge and skills associated with the physical, mathematical and social sciences. As well as the principles and analysis methods of design engineering to specify, predict and evaluate the results obtained by such systems.
In addition to working in the production of a good, a production engineer can work in the production of a service. It is very clear that there are job offers for this professional in factories. However, he or she can also work in the provision of services such as: consultancies, banks, dealerships and shopping malls. At universities, it does not only work in the classroom, but also from the point of view of strategies for a better quality of services provided.
“Production Engineering is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, improvement and maintenance of integrated production systems of goods and services, involving people, materials, technology, information and energy. It is also responsible for specifying, predicting and evaluating the results obtained from these systems for society and the environment, using specialized knowledge of mathematics, physics, humanities and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design”, explains the professor of Production Engineering at UNIALFA, Arineia Assis.
The professor also said that she has seen a growing demand for this professional in the job market, not only in the southeast of the country. “Because he has many skills that the market is looking for. After all, production engineers are always trying to reduce costs in order to survive and make a profit, and this is one of the main reasons for this professional to work,” she adds.
According to Arineia, Industry 4.0 and the technological part require that students on the Production Engineering course constantly seek updates. So, let's get to work and enjoy studying!
