Description
Manufacturing engineering encompasses the steps needed to manufacture products after they’ve been designed and tested.
Manufacturing engineers focus on the design and operation of integrated systems for producing high-quality, economically competitive goods. They design the processes and facilities for making many of the products we take for granted every day. They develop and deploy the necessary machine tools, computer networks, robots and automation procedures, materials handling equipment, and quality control workflows. They plan factory operations to ensure timely production, consistent quality, and a safe workplace.
Our curriculum of exceptional classroom instruction and practical experience through internships puts students on track for a range of career paths in manufacturing process development, manufacturing systems analysis, new product development and other areas, as well as graduate studies.
Undergraduate Information
The Manufacturing Systems Option is closely aligned with our Industrial Engineering program. This option provides a foundation in manufacturing principles with a focus on systematic manufacturing processes. Topics in this option include facility layout design, work systems engineering and statistical quality control. Students in this option can opt to take more courses to earn a dual major in Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
The Product Development option is closely aligned with our Mechanical Engineering program. This option provides a foundation in manufacturing principles with a focus on the development of new products and equipment. Topics in this option include thermodynamics, mechanical component design and mechanics of materials. Students in this option can opt to take more courses to earn a dual major in Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Because the Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering programs are closely related, many students elect to earn a dual major or double degree in these two disciplines.
Because the Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering programs are closely related, many students elect to earn a dual major or double degree in these two disciplines.
Automation is prevalent in industry, and it is the future of advanced manufacturing. But there is a lack of highly trained, specialized manufacturing workers who can integrate advanced applications of automation and mechatronics technology. You can fill a gap in the global job market by adding to your skill set with Oregon State University’s online Undergraduate Certificate in Mechatronics for Manufacturing Engineering.
This 32-credit program is designed for working professionals who want to continue their education, and it’s also ideal if you’re an engineer who needs to learn how to utilize mechatronics in manufacturing systems. Mechatronics skills are commonly utilized in robotics and more broadly in automated manufacturing.
For more information visit:
- Blacksmithing Club, OSU
- Society of Manufacturing Engineering
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Three-Dimensional Printing and Fabrication Club of Oregon State University
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Accreditation
The table below lists the skills, knowledge, and behaviors characteristic of every student who graduates from Oregon State School of Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering. These Manufacturing Engineering Student Outcomes are grouped by the MIME Program Educational Objective (PEO) with which they are most closely associated.
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science degree programs in Manufacturing Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
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Within three to five years of graduation, our graduates in manufacturing engineering will have: |
Associated Manufacturing Engineering Student Outcomes |
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PEO 1.) Created value to organizations through the analysis, evaluation, and improvement of engineered systems and processes using appropriate manufacturing engineering methods and tools. |
(1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. (7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. (dd) An ability to analyze, synthesize, and control manufacturing operations using statistical methods. (ee) Ability to measure manufacturing process variables and develop technical inferences about the process. |
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PEO 2.) Communicated effectively across disciplines and cultures to manage and/or lead activities in support of organizational goals and objectives. |
(3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. (5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. (cc) An ability to create competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, quality, and control. |
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PEO 3.) Innovated systems and processes, in response to organizational challenges, though the application of structured and unstructured manufacturing engineering methodologies, including engineering design and problem-solving. |
(1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. (4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. (7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. (aa) An ability to design manufacturing processes that result in products that meet specific material and other requirements. (bb) An ability to design products and the equipment, tooling, and environment necessary for their manufacture. |
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