Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Manufacturing
Engineering Technologists work in teams with others to develop tools,
processes, machines and equipment to make quality products at a
reasonable cost. Depending up their area of focus, then may work
with engineering graphics, engineering
materials and mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics, or electronics and
electric power. They may use computer aided design or computer aided
manufacturing
(CAD/CAM) equipment, robotics, and other planning tools to evaluate
manufacturing processes with an eye to increasing productivity, reducing
costs, and maintaining or improving the quality of a manufactured
product. Manufacturing Engineering Technologists are usually employed in
the functional areas of quality assurance, plant management, materials
handling, industrial safety, systems planning, process planning,
computer integrated manufacturing. They may provide technical
customer service, or work in technical sales and marketing
because of their strong knowledge of equipment and processes.
 Preparation
Those
interested in a career in manufacturing engineering technology should
consider reviewing engineering technology programs that are accredited
by ABET, Inc. However, there are many ET programs not yet accredited by
ABET, so check with your local community college or university for more
information. If you choose to attend a program that is not ABET
accredited, you should be sure that the university is
regionally accredited. Students explore manufacturing
industries, computer-aided design, industrial plastics, machine tools,
quality control, industrial electronics, automation and computer
integrated manufacturing system, and manufacturing planning and
controls.
Professional Organizations
 Society
of Manufacturing Engineers
Society
of Automotive Engineers
Association
for Manufacturing Excellence
National
Association of Manufacturers
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