About Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods
The United States stands at the forefront of consumer goods, excelling in market research, product innovation, manufacturing, and branding. In South Carolina, this vibrant industry brings a diverse array of products to life, including boats, all-terrain vehicles, clothing, greeting cards, jewelry, sporting goods, and food and beverages.
The state’s dedication to quality and creativity makes it a hub for producing goods that capture the imagination and meet the needs of consumers everywhere
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Featured Consumer Goods Careers
Aerospace
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Electronics Engineers
Design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems, from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS). Many also work in areas closely related to computer hardware.
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Help industrial engineers implement designs to effectively use personnel, materials, and machines in factories, repair shops, and offices. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.
Industrial Engineers
Devise efficient ways to use workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
Maintenance and Reliability Technicians
General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.
Manufacturing Engineers
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Manufacturing Production Technicians
Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
Production Workers
Supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Quality Managers
Oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.
Automotive
Computer Systems Analysts
Study current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively.
Graphic Designers
Create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
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