Career Pathways

The NIMS Career Pathway Tool helps employers, job seekers and educators understand the numerous career pathways in the industry and what NIMS credentials really mean—how they help validate skills at a variety of levels and how they can be earned to help students and workers enter and advance in careers. The goal is to help employers enhance HR practices; help educators design better curriculum; and provide actionable career information to job seekers.

Use the filters below to search through different positions available in manufacturing, and how NIMS credentials relate at every level.

Machine Shop Manager

Oversees machine shop personnel and supports related departments as required to ensure work is completed on time, on budget, and meets standards.
4-Year Degree Program
Mid-Management

Machine Shop Owner

Responsible for the company’s operations and profitability; ensures the company is in compliance with regulations and laws; writes the major policies for the company.
4-Year Degree Program
Executive/Entrepreneurial

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Applies technical expertise and skills to plan, design, set up, modify, optimize, and monitor manufacturing processes.
4-Year Degree Program
Mid-Management

Quality Control Manager

Develops, implements and manages quality control systems designed to ensure products meet or exceed specifications. Supervises a team of quality control inspectors.
4-Year Degree Program
Mid-Management
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