Accreditation
Engineering Accreditation Commission
The B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering is closed to new enrollment but continues to be fully supported and accredited for all students currently completing the degree.
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Manufacturing and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
Created value to organizations through the analysis, evaluation, and improvement of engineered systems and processes using appropriate manufacturing engineering methods and tools.
Communicated effectively across disciplines and cultures to manage and/or lead activities in support of organizational goals and objectives.
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.
Student Outcomes
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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
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
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
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
cc. An ability to create competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, quality, and control
dd. An ability to analyze, synthesize, and control manufacturing operations using statistical methods
ee. An ability to measure manufacturing process variables and develop technical inferences about the process