Since, Mechanical Engineering is the broadest discipline of engineering, graduates with a strong educational background from Parks College have opportunities finding employment in both government and private industries. Other students choose to earn a second B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from Parks College, which can be accomplished with an additional year of study. Employment of mechanical engineers is expected to increase continuously as the demand for machinery and machine tools grow. The work of mechanical engineers varies by industry and function. Some engineers work in Design and Development and some work in Production and Maintenance.
Some engineers find employment as technical sales engineers or administrative managers.
The engineering courses are taught by an exceptionally qualified team of dedicated faculty who make the education at Parks College of Engineering and Aviation at Saint Louis University challenging, yet enjoyable. The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is an ABET accredited program. Fluid, thermal, material, and structural testing equipment provide an excellent opportunity to apply theory to real world problems. Students can participate in conferences, design competitions, field trips to industries and professional section meetings. The programs include lectures by leaders in the aerospace industry, field trips to industry, and Regional Student Conferences, where original technical papers by undergraduate student members are presented.