There is an increasing demand for manufacturing professionals who are knowledgeable and skilled in management, methods, technologies, equipment, and tooling needed to produce quality and affordable products. Such individuals must also be able to effectively coordinate the procurement, installation, and start-up of production operations.
Few professions encompass such a broad range of activities and utilize so many skills.
Students in manufacturing learn creative and analytical skills that will enable them to quickly diagnose and solve manufacturing problems. They also develop interpersonal and communication skills that will prepare them to work as part of an engineering team and effectively interact with vendors, management, and production personnel. In addition, they receive hands-on training in modern lab facilities and learn to use computers to design, analyze, implement, and control manufacturing operations. The manufacturing engineering technology program combines a technical accredited degree with an optional business management minor to prepare graduates for technical and management positions within a manufacturing organization. Graduates may further their technical and managerial skills by pursuing either a master or science in technology of a master of business administration.