Análise da atuação do egresso do curso de engenharia de produção da UTFPR de Londrina, Paraná

Abstract

Despite the comprehensive curriculum of the Production Engineering program, aligning the skills and competencies acquired during the course with market demands remains essential. Therefore, understanding the most common areas of employment among graduates of the Production Engineering program at UTFPR in Londrina, Paraná, and the relationship between their professional activities and the subjects taught during the course has significant importance. This research aims to explore the professional activities of graduates from the Production Engineering program at the Federal University of Technology – Paraná (UTFPR), focusing on the connection between the roles performed and the theoretical content covered during their studies. To achieve this, a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative techniques was employed, alongside a survey conducted in four stages: preparation, sample selection, data collection, and analysis of the gathered data. The results of this study identified trends in the professional fields of the graduates, gaps in their training, and potential adjustments needed in the curriculum, contributing to aligning academic education with market requirements and enhancing the training of future Production Engineering professionals.