Abstract
The commercial space industry is facing a shortage of qualified workers due to the aging and retirements of the workforce and the inability to find qualified candidates. To explore the training, educational experiences, and technical competencies of entry-level manufacturing engineers, the researcher interviewed eight manufacturing engineers at entry- and expert-levels in the commercial space industry for their experiences and perspectives on the skills and competencies needed for entry-level manufacturing engineers. The major findings from this study are the need for communication skills application, the importance of using mentoring as a teaching tool outside of formal education and training experiences, and the ability to present data in order to tell a story. Educators can prepare manufacturing engineers for the workforce in the commercial space industry with the result of this study.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
