Engineering graduates in Production Engineering can go for higher studies as well as look for career openings in private and government sector firms. They can pursue post graduation programmes such as Master of Technology in Production Design and Manufacturing, and MBA in Production Management. IITs, NITs, Delhi College of Engineering and BIT Mesra are some of the reputed institutions offering higher studies in Production Engineering. Graduates in Production Engineering can seek employment in public sector firms such as BHEL, IOC, etc. Private sector firms such as Tate Steel, Larsen and Tubro etc. are also major recruiters of these graduates.

Higher study options after B.Tech in Production Engineering

Candidates who have completed graduation in Production Engineering can go for advanced studies in related subject. They can go for post graduate programmes and post graduate diploma programmes. Some of the well known courses in Production Engineering are mentioned below.

• Master of Engineering in Production Engineering
• Master of Science in Production Engineering
• Master of Technology in Production Engineering
• Master of Business Administration in Production Management
• Master of Engineering in Advanced Production System
• Master in Quality and Productivity Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in production management
• Master of Technology in Production Design and Manufacturing
• Master of Technology in Production Technology and Management

Admission to the courses is based on the scores obtained in national level entrance exams such as GATE. Candidates who have completed higher studies in Production Engineering can seek higher job positions in various firms.

Career opportunities after B.Tech in Production Engineering

Organizations such Indian Oil Corporation, BHEL, Steel Authority of India Limited and ONGC recruit graduates in Production Engineering as Management Trainee. These organizations consider GATE score for recruitment. Apart from these, candidates having a minimum of 60 % marks can apply for jobs in Vizag Vishakhapattanam Steel Plant, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited, Indian Coast Guard etc. Candidates who have completed graduation in Production Engineering can seek employment in government sector companies as well as private sector firms. Public sector organizations such as NTPC, COAL India and BEML are the major recruiters in this sector. Recruitment to public sector companies is based on the scores obtained in entrance exam conducted by respective organizations.

Apart from these, candidates have ample job opportunities in production companies in private sector. They can seek employment as plant engineers, Quality engineers and process and industrial manager in different industries. Tata Steel, Ashok Leyland, Larsen and Tubro and Mahindra and Mahindra are the leading recruiters in this sector. Candidates who have industrial experience can seek employment abroad too.