Should I leave manufacturing engineering?
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If you are going to consider production supervision/management, then you will not be leaving production line support "all together".In fact you will probably be more involved than ever. Instead jump to the next step in the process... Final packaging and distribution, but change product fields. Go to a product that is more consumer based. In this area you can use all of the positions you are considering.
It sounds like your move will need to be tempered by your opportunities. If you think that project management, marketing or production supervising/ management will be less stress or more recognition, you are somewhat likely to be disappointed. Try working on your motivation to make the change if you must make the move. Find the best reasons for moving into the area you choose. Avoid moving into a new area only because of problems you are having in the area you are leaving. I wish you the best of success in your move.
I suggest you stay there and make it better.
Ince you have been there for so long, you already know something about it. You should be able to figure out a way for it to run better.
Your an Engineer, Engineer something better.
Get an MBA, an or an MS Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
degree. Use your skills or lose them. But don't throw away what works for right now.
Are they other opportunities in your plant for advancement...project engineer, manufacturing engineering manager? Look around for other opportunities.. But get another degree.
Try find a job that gets off the floor.
Marketing, because it is having unlimited growth opportunities.
If you are truly looking for advancement opportunities and a slave to a production process management is no longer your "cup of tea" a career as a manufacturer's rep would be right up you alley! In your present position, you have demonstrated that you have the ability to work with the various medical products of the firm you work for. Now use that knowledge, along with your engineering background, to sell and/or market products consistent with what you are comfortable with. This is a lucrative career with tremendous visibility and opportunities for advancement. I can't say much about the stress area, though. But if you are comfortable with the technology, the job is easier and the stress should be minimized.
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