Working as an Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer
Job Outlook in BC
Hard economic times generally do not affect industrial engineers' incomes.
Since they help companies compete in the market, they will still get work at these times.
Industrial and manufacturing engineers
WorkBC provides job openings in one BC region from 2019-2029:
| Region | Expected # of Job Openings |
Average Annual Employment Growth |
| Lower Mainland / Southwest | 390 | 0.9% |
| Vancouver Island / Coast | 50 | 0.8% |
| Thompson Okanagan | 30 | 1.4% |
| Cariboo | 0 | -1.7% |
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Types of Employers
Industrial and manufacturing engineers work for:
- consulting firms
- manufacturing and processing companies
- government
- financial, health care, fast food restaurants and other institutions
You may also be self-employed.
Salary
In BC, the median annual salary is $68,137 with median hourly wage of $32.67. Your salary is affected by your level of education. If you have a bachelor’s degree in engineering you tend to earn less than if you have a master’s degree or PhD.
Full-time engineers often get benefits as well as a salary; these may include dental coverage, paid vacation days, and paid sick days. There may also be a pension plan. You may receive regular, performance-based bonuses that can increase your annual income.
In BC regions, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers can expect to earn:
Working Hours
You generally work between 8 and 10 hours a day, 40 to 50 hours a week. You may have to work nights and weekends to meet project deadlines.