Corissa Wiebe, Production Engineer
After finishing high school, Corissa worked steadily to become an engineer. She completed her BSc in Engineering and three co-op work placements in five years. After four years as a Production Engineer at Acrylon Plastics , she received her Engineering designation from the APEGM (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba).
Corissa sees a bright future for her occupation as more and more companies recognize the value of making their operations more efficient.
Engineers use science and math to solve problems and improve our quality of life. Like Corissa, they work in manufacturing firms, or in consulting firms, government, utilities, processing and transportation industries as well as in research, healthcare and educational institutions. They may also be self-employed.