Manufacturing Engineering

What is Manufacturing Engineering?

The field of manufacturing engineering is focused on understanding and applying engineering procedures in manufacturing processes and production methods. From planning the practices of manufacturing to producing and inspecting tools used in machines, if you enjoy working with machines, are detail oriented, and enjoy solving problems, this could be the career path for you.

Students in this program learn to prepare drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program and produce parts on a variety of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. They also complete a design from start to finish in this program. At Terra State, our Manufacturing Engineering students are analytical thinkers and problem solvers. Does this describe you?

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Manufacturing Engineering program can find careers in a variety of areas such as CAD technician, mechanical designer, and machinist. Learn more about some of these below or check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Industrial Engineers

Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.

The median annual wage for industrial engineers was $85,880 in May 2017.

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Firms in a variety of industries will continue to seek new ways to contain costs and improve efficiency.

Machinists and Tool and Die Makers

Machinists and tool and die makers set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.

The median annual wage for machinists was $42,600 in May 2017.
The median annual wage for tool and die makers was $52,480 in May 2017.

Overall employment of machinists and tool and die makers is projected to show little or no change from 2016 to 2026. Job opportunities for these workers should be good because of the number of job openings arising each year from the need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation.

What degree or certificate can I earn?

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Certificate
Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

Certificate
Industrial Maintenance Certificate

Certificate
Integrated Applications - Based Curriculum in Advanced Manufacturing (IACAM)

Certificate
Manufacturing Foundation

Certificate
Manufacturing Technology Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Precision Machining/Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Certificate

What style of classes are offered in the Manufacturing Engineering program?

Most classes are in class due to their nature, such as machining. Some are offered online such as safety, CAD and blueprint reading.

Does Terra State have degree transfer options for other programs?

Click here to see Terra State’s other Degree Transfer Options

Meet our Manufacturing Engineering faculty

Our Manufacturing Engineering faculty are happy to answer any questions you have about the program.

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