Preparation
Manufacturing
engineering graduates may
work in any field that produces goods -- from automobiles and boats and
airplanes, to electronic products to educational toys, to food and
clothing. They must have strong analytical stills and be detail
oriented. In addition,
they must work well in team situations as they are often called upon to
work in a group setting with other engineers and with others outside of
engineering.
 Manufacturing
Engineering Programs
A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for almost all
entry-level engineering jobs.
A degree
in manufacturing engineering
might include the following
types of courses: engineering materials, circuits and electromagnetics,
linear algebra, device control, quality engineering, and marketing. It is important to select a program that is
accredited in manufacturing
engineering.
Admission
Requirements
Admissions
requirements for undergraduate engineering schools include a solid
background in mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and
calculus) and science (biology, chemistry, and physics), and courses in
English, social studies, humanities, and computer and information
technology. Bachelor's degree programs in engineering typically are
designed to last 4 years, but many students find that it takes between 4
and 5 years to complete their studies. In a typical 4-year college
curriculum, the first 2 years are spent studying mathematics, basic
sciences, introductory engineering, humanities, and social sciences. In
the last 2 years, most courses are in engineering, usually with a
concentration in one branch. For example, the last two
years of a manufacturing engineering program might include advanced content in
engineering science, manufacturing, and materials.
Co-ops
Internships and Coops
provide students with a great opportunity to gain real-world experience
while still in school. Many universities offer co-op and internship
programs for students studying Manufacturing Engineering.
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information.
Courses
of Study
Students specializing
in Manufacturing Engineering will study computer-aided design and
manufacturing, along with production and quality control. Student
will review the economics of manufacturing and learn about fabrication
and assembly. They will likely take courses in mathematics,
physics, chemistry, statistics, computer science, and mechanical,
electrical, and civil engineering. Specific courses in statics,
dynamics, and strength of materials provide manufacturing engineering
students an understanding of how mechanical components interact. Manufacturing Engineers usually
develop skills that span many engineering disciplines, with an eye toward
focusing their expertise in the manufacturing process.
Accredited
Programs
Students interested in a
career in Manufacturing Engineering should consider reviewing engineering programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. If you choose to attend a program that is not ABET accredited, you should be sure that the university
is regionally accredited.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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