Perfil do Engenheiro de produção egresso da Unipampa: uma análise sob as demandas do mercado de trabalho

Abstract

Engineering professionals play a crucial role, constantly seeking updates in order to meet the demands of modern society. Due to increased competitiveness in the market, it is essential that organizations are prepared to deal with resources and production processes efficiently. In this case, the demand in the job market is for professionals who possess, in addition to technical knowledge, specific skills and competencies. Seeking to highlight these skills, this research has as its object of study the market for graduates of the Production Engineering course, offered by the Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA) Bagé/RS campus. This work aims to identify the main aspects of the selection of graduates from the Production Engineering course (UNIPAMPA) in the job market in the Campanha Region of Rio Grande do Sul. For this, a qualitative research approach was carried out, using as a form of data collection using the case study method, which aims to understand which factors local companies highlight as important for hiring Production Engineers and which activities these professionals are expected to develop. The execution was carried out through the application of questionnaires to companies in the region of the Gaucho campaign. At the end of the study, it can be concluded that the profile of UNIPAMPA graduates meets the demands of the Campanha Gaúcha Region and contributes to regional development. It is suggested that future research compare this profile to that of professionals trained by other institutions, analyzing differences in market demands and academic training.