Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
 Manufacturing
Engineering Technologists work in teams with others to develop tools,
processes, machines and equipment to make quality products at a
reasonable cost. Depending up their area of focus, then may work
with engineering graphics, engineering
materials and mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics, or electronics and
electric power. They may use computer aided design or computer aided
manufacturing
(CAD/CAM) equipment, robotics, and other planning tools to evaluate
manufacturing processes with an eye to increasing productivity, reducing
costs, and maintaining or improving the quality of a manufactured
product. Manufacturing Engineering Technologists are usually employed in
the functional areas of quality assurance, plant management, materials
handling, industrial safety, systems planning, process planning,
computer integrated manufacturing. They may provide technical
customer service, or work in technical sales and marketing
because of their strong knowledge of equipment and processes.
 Preparation
Those interested in a
career in manufacturing engineering technology should consider reviewing engineering
technology programs that are
accredited by
ABET, Inc. ABET accreditation is based on an evaluation of an engineering
program's student
achievement, program improvement, faculty, curricular content, facilities, and
institutional commitment. Students explore manufacturing
industries, computer-aided design, industrial plastics, machine tools,
quality control, industrial electronics, automation and computer
integrated manufacturing system, and manufacturing planning and
controls. The following is a current list of all universities
offering accredited degree programs in
manufacturing engineering
technology.
Professional Organizations
 Society
of Manufacturing Engineers
Society
of Automotive Engineers
Association
for Manufacturing Excellence
National
Association of Manufacturers
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