Manufacturing engineering, BS
Program description
The project-based, hands-on curriculum, combined with advanced fabrication facilities, prepares graduates to thrive as manufacturing engineers in a rapidly evolving and globalized supply network. Through a collaborative learning environment, students develop the skills to creatively integrate products and services in this fast-paced, dynamic and complex industry.
Graduates become essential team members who drive the design of innovative manufacturing processes for a wide range of products, including airplanes, surgical instruments, toys and food items. They learn to meet customer needs efficiently, sustainably and cost-effectively, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and functionality.
Career outlook
Graduates typically pursue careers as manufacturing engineers across a wide range of companies, both large and small. They often serve as members of design and development teams, collaborating with colleagues within their organization as well as with external partners. Career opportunities include roles in direct manufacturing support, manufacturing management and quality control and assurance within established large and mid-sized manufacturing firms.
Thanks to their strong, broad and practical engineering skill set, graduates are also highly valuable in small businesses and start-up environments. They are well-positioned for success and often command top salaries in their engineering careers.
Estimated salary range: $65,000-$85,000/year.
Required courses (major map)
Additional program fee: Yes.
Technical electives
Technical electives can be selected from the list below:
- EGR 370 Welding Survey
- EGR 380 Advanced Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Solid Modeling
- MFG 472 Additive Manufacturing
- MFG 485 Engineering Internship
- MFG 486 CNC Computer Programming
- MFG 494 Special Topics
Application deadlines
December 1 Spring semester (January)
March 1 Summer session 1 (June) and Summer session 2 (July)
May 1 Fall semester (August)
These are the priority application deadlines for admission and merit-based scholarship consideration. Late applicants will be considered for university admission and financial aid, but programs with higher admission standards will give priority consideration to applications submitted by these dates. Please view important dates on the academic calendar.
Accelerated master’s option
Finish two degrees faster by combining advanced undergraduate and graduate coursework during your senior year as part of the accelerated master’s program.
WUE eligible
This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Students from Western states who select this major and campus may be eligible for reduced tuition.
More information about the WUE program.
Accreditation
The manufacturing engineering, BS program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. View student enrollment and graduation data.
Professional Licensure
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Within three to five years after graduation, alumni are expected to:
- Excel in their chosen professional careers by effectively applying and continuously enhancing the skills, knowledge and abilities acquired through a degree in manufacturing engineering.
- Bringing value to their communities by engaging in entrepreneurial initiatives, achieving professional excellence, providing mentorship and participating in community service, while adhering to ethical and sustainable engineering practices.
- Practice lifelong learning by pursuing advanced degrees, participating in professional development opportunities and engaging in self-directed training.
- Demonstrate technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects and teams, while actively promoting diversity and inclusivity within the workplace.
Expected outcomes:
- Engineering Problem Solving (ABET 1): an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- User Centered Design (ABET 2): 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.
- Communications (ABET 3): an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Professional Context (ABET 4): 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.
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork (ABET 5): 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.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making (ABET 6): an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Strategic Learning (ABET 7): an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Students will become proficient in the following areas:
- materials and manufacturing processes: ability to design manufacturing processes that result in products that meet specific material and other requirements;
- process, assembly and product engineering: ability to design products and the equipment, tooling and environment necessary for their manufacture;
- manufacturing competitiveness: ability to create competitive advantage through manufacturing planning, strategy, quality and control;
- manufacturing systems design: ability to analyze, synthesize and control manufacturing operations using statistical methods; and
- manufacturing laboratory or facility experience: ability to measure manufacturing process variables and develop technical inferences about the process.