2026 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report

Learn the latest insights on career advancement and women in the manufacturing sector, based on over 1,000 qualified responses.

Read this joint report from Thomas, Xometry, and Women in Manufacturing to discover:

• What is driving 90% of workers to feel positively about the industry

• How mentorship and sponsorship trends can transform manufacturing into a career of choice

• What the “discovery gap” means for recruiting new talent, especially women

The 2026 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report was conducted jointly with Thomas, Xometry, and Women in Manufacturing, with a total of 1,024 qualified responses.