Manufacturing Systems

Students in the Manufacturing Systems option learn basic milling and turning operations, welding, casting, metal-forming, materials technology, and heat treating processes.  Advanced manufacturing processes include CNC and CAM programming and tool design, along with manufacturing costs and controls.  This program option culminates in a project during which students demonstrate their breadth of manufacturing knowledge by manufacturing a product, from its original paper design, through all the required processes, to a final part or assembly of parts.

  

Possible job assignments in Manufacturing Technology include:

• CNC Programmer
• Manufacturing Engineering Technician
• Process Engineering Technician
• Quality Control Engineer/Technician/Inspector
• Customer Service Technician
• Manufacturing sales

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

The student will:

1) Demonstrate basic competence in the various machining processes (milling, turning, grinding, etc.); 2) Demonstrate basic competence in welding, casting, and other metal-forming processes; 3) Demonstrate application of accepted industry safety practices; 4) Explain the mechanical and physical properties of various engineering materials; 5) Apply CNC and CAM programming to milling and turning; 6) Explain cost considerations inherent in the planning, estimating, and controlling of a manufacturing project; 7) Demonstrate problem-solving skills and the application of troubleshooting techniques to solve manufacturing problems; 8) Manufacture parts in accordance with specified design parameters; 9) Explain the ethical considerations involved in manufacturing a product per industry standards; 10) Apply effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.