98%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates participated in experience-driven learning
$70K - $80K
median starting salary for recent College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time
100%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
What can I do with a manufacturing engineering technology degree?
When you graduate with a WMU degree in manufacturing engineering technology, you will be ready to assume a variety of roles in manufacturing supervision, quality control and technical support.
Recent graduates are working as
- Manufacturing engineer
- Launch engineer
- Supplier quality engineer
- Field engineer
- Quality assurance engineer
- Production engineer
Among the companies they work for are
- Aero-Foil International
- Magna
- Pfizer
- Tenneco
- Steelcase
- Summit Polymers
Our hands-on education provides the ability to connect theory with reality and understand how something actually works. Equations are nice, but the real world isn’t a simulation.
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What will I do in the manufacturing engineering technology program?
Your experience-driven program will include hands-on projects both in class and with industry partners. Augmenting your studies by joining registered student organizations, applying for scholarships or participating in research will round out your experience, ensuring you are ready to meet the challenge of your field.
Some of your core courses will include:
- Engineering Graphics
- Machining Processes
- Thermodynamics
- Applied Electricity and Electronics
- Plastics Properties and Processing
- Metal Casting
- Designing for Production
- Process Testing and Measurement
- Smart Manufacturing