Manufacturing Engineering Technology
63-64 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree program prepares learners to work in a variety of positions in the manufacturing sector. Learners will gain a specialized education in manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, project management, production management, ergonomics, problem solving, CAD and process safety. Potential occupations include: Assistant Industrial Engineer, Assistant Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering Technician, Industrial Engineering Technician, Estimator, Manufacturing Engineering Technician and Quality Engineer.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Provide cost savings in manufacturing while retaining product quality
- Foster a team atmosphere
- Apply appropriate safety and environmental regulations
- Select and implement handling solutions for lean storage/flow/distribution of raw material in process and final product
- Select and implement manufacturing processes for a product
- Read engineering drawings
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in all sectors of manufacturing
- Work effectively in a variety of applied engineering roles with limited supervision
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Quality Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- Industrial Engineering Technician
- Quality Engineering Technician
- Assistant Manufacturing Engineer
- Assistant Industrial Engineer
Courses
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree is a 63-64 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* The credit for College 101 (10-890-165) is a College Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree:
- The Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technician Technical Diploma will provide you with 25% (16 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree
- The Manufacturing Basics Technical Diploma will provide you with 13% (8 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree
- The Quality Manufacturing Technical Diploma will provide you with 30% (19 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree
- The Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate will provide you with 11% (7 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degree
Transfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Admissions Process
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