Manufacturing is the biggest employer in Irish industry.

Manufacturing organisations need people who can design, plan and implement their manufacturing process, and oversee the smooth running and maintenance of their factories.

So, if you are a detail-oriented person, you enjoy working with people, and are analytical, you should consider a career in manufacturing engineering design.

Studying Manufacturing Engineering Design at GMIT

This new, three year degree has a very practical focus.

This is a one year programme that gives you an entry route into the following four different Engineering honours degree courses:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

It will give you the opportunity to discover these disciplines during first year, before you have to make a final decision on which course is right for you.

So, you can start now, and choose later.

This is a one year programme that gives you an entry route into the following five different Engineering degree courses:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

It will give you the opportunity to discover these five disciplines during first year, before you have to make a final decision on which course is right for you.

So, you can start now, and choose later.

This Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship is a three-year programme delivered by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and a number of other Institutes of Technology.

It is for school leavers (leaving certificate) as well as existing Production Operators and Technicians who want to train or retrain in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, and progress to a level 7 qualification.

This Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year programme delivered by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and a number of other Institutes of Technology.

It is for school leavers (leaving certificate) as well as existing Production Operators and Technicians who want to train or retrain in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, and work as a Manufacturing Technician.

Ireland has over 29,000 people employed in the MedTech sector according to data released by Enterprise Ireland, and Ireland is the second largest employer of MedTech professionals in Europe. As many as 18 of the world’s top 25 medical technology companies have a base in Ireland, and 50% of the 400 MedTech companies based here are indigenous. 

Ireland has over 29,000 people employed in the MedTech sector according to data released by Enterprise Ireland, and Ireland is the second largest employer of MedTech professionals in Europe. As many as 18 of the world’s top 25 medical technology companies have a base in Ireland, and 50% of the 400 MedTech companies based here are indigenous.  

The agri-food sector is one of Ireland's most important indigenous manufacturing sectors, accounting for the employment of around 150,000 people.

Enterprise Ireland (EI) has identified Agricultural Machinery as one of the dominant engineering sub sectors within Irish Engineering. Furthermore, EI have identified this area as having significant growth potential in the coming years.

This degree has been designed to deliver high quality agricultural engineering graduates to local and national agricultural and agri-food industries, in order to meet this demand.

The agri-food sector is one of Ireland's most important indigenous manufacturing sectors, accounting for the employment of around 150,000 people.

Enterprise Ireland (EI) has identified Agricultural Machinery as one of the dominant engineering sub sectors within Irish Engineering. Furthermore, EI have identified this area as having significant growth potential in the coming years.

This degree has been designed to deliver high quality agricultural engineering graduates to local and national agricultural and agri-food industries, in order to meet this demand.

The main job of an Energy Engineer is to find the most efficient and sustainable way to power our homes, businesses and industrial processes. GMIT’s Energy Engineers have the skills and knowledge that are highly sought after by multinationals, government agencies and businesses worldwide to meet the challenges of climate change and the decarbonisation of the world economy.