Prepare for Manufacturing Engineering in Industry 4.0.
Manufacturing engineering involves the design, operation, and maintenance of integrated systems and specialized equipment. Those in the field of manufacturing engineering primarily work in plants and factories where they design solutions for various manufacturing issues. Manufacturing engineering also relies heavily on cost-benefit analyses and the use of computer-aided software to design, create, and optimize products.
Michigan Tech's online master's degree stresses manufacturing competitiveness, which is at the hub of smart manufacturing, modeling, simulation, sustainability, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials.
MTU's Manufacturing MS curriculum is inspired by the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge, which were developed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. These pillars, tied together through professionalism, integrity, and leadership, define topics in these four crucial categories:
- Materials and manufacturing processes
- Product, tooling, and assembly engineering
- Manufacturing systems and operations
- Manufacturing competitiveness
Create a Master's That Aligns With Your Goals.
Personalize Your Program.
This 30-credit degree consists of 16 core credits, which focus on manufacturing competitiveness, and 14 credits of electives. You may design a master's program that builds on your undergraduate degree while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Even better: you can choose from three options to complete your degree: traditional course only, research with thesis, or industry project report.
Conduct Application Projects.
Learn on the job. Collaborate with your current employer to complete work-based projects in your place of employment. Alternatively, visit Michigan Tech and use our machine shop.
Earn a Versatile Degree.
Manufacturing engineering is not just for those trained in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
That is, if you're a student with a biomedical, electrical, chemical, robotics, materials science, or engineering degree, you could also benefit from this master's program. Although you may require some foundational knowledge and skills in print reading, CAD modeling software, and manufacturing processes, this degree will open up opportunities for you. For instance, graduates with a master’s in Manufacturing Engineering will be prepared to earn SME Certifications.
Get the Benefit of MTU's Rich History in Manufacturing Engineering.
This online master's degree is rooted in Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center. This center's ongoing mission is to help manufacturers of all sizes understand the rapid technological changes associated with digitalization, so that both Michigan and the nation remain globally competitive.
Explore the Curriculum and Possible Program Plans.
All manufacturing engineering courses are delivered through remote instruction, in asynchronous and synchronous formats. So you can earn your degree without stepping too far from your life or your job.
"If you do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got."
Set Yourself Up for Career Opportunities.
Both regional and national studies have established a growing demand for manufacturing engineers and engineering managers. For instance, the 2019 NEWMA (Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance) Needs, Skills, and Talent Survey tallied responses from over 100 major manufacturers. One of the report's main findings is that both curriculum and training programs that develop process engineers and data analysts are in high demand.
The authors of the report also indicated that IT, Engineering, Production, and Research and Development functions/departments will be most heavily impacted by the integration of Industry 4.0.
In particular, industries that rely on additive manufacturing and advanced materials will have the most positive rate of change. Therefore, they will have an increased need for manufacturing engineering professionals.
Technology Markets Most In Need of Manufacturing Engineers
- Automotive
- Biomedical
- Medical
- Energy
- Retail
Get Started on Your Online Manufacturing MS Degree.
Take the next step on your educational journey at Michigan Tech. We are here to answer your questions and to help you succeed in your online program.