Manufacturing Engineering
At a Glance
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Total Credits
151-155
Degree Requirements
Accreditation
Contacts
Lisa Ochs
Pre-major Advisor
Tarek Algeddawy
Program Director
Program Overview
Embark on a transformative journey with Western’s Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, where innovation meets real-world application! Dive into the heart of how products shaping our future are brought to life, from personalized prosthetic devices to advanced jet airliners. As a student in Western’s Manufacturing Engineering program, you’ll not just learn about manufacturing; you’ll be at the forefront of designing and creating the products that define our modern world.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll transform ideas into reality through a creative and thorough process of design, production, and continuous improvement. You’ll become a critical thinker and a hands-on learner, mastering a diverse array of technologies from metal fabrication to robotics and quality assurance. Your journey will be rich with challenges, learning, and new skills, preparing you to manage and improve the facilities and processes that drive successful organizations.
At Western’s Manufacturing Engineering program, we don’t just teach engineering; we prepare you to make an impact. Our program is built on the Society for Manufacturing (SME) Engineering's Four Pillars, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the Manufacturing Engineering field. With intensive fascinating laboratory experiences utilizing state-of-the-art equipment integrated into our courses, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, solving real manufacturing problems for industry and applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects.
Specialize in areas that fascinate you by choosing an emphasis in CAD/CAM, Robotics/Automation, Manufacturing & Systems Management, or Composites Manufacturing enriched with elective courses that hone your expertise. Our curriculum, crafted in collaboration with industry leaders, ensures you’re not just ready for the job market but poised to lead it. Step into Western’s Manufacturing Engineering program and start shaping the future, one innovative solution at a time. Join us in crafting the next generation of products and processes that will revolutionize our world!
The Manufacturing Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. Accreditation and enrollment numbers are available here.
Manufacturing Engineering Alumni
Ermias Hagos, Class of 2024
Quality Inspector for Assembly, Boeing
Ermias graduated in June of 2024 with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. While a student at WWU, Ermias was very involved with the Black Student Union (BSU) and held various leadership roles, including president of the club. Recently he was interviewed by the current president of BSU about his experiences on campus and how BSU impacted his time at WWU. Listen to the full interview here.
“I’ve loved my experience in the Manufacturing program. Each of the classes I took provided me with a new focus, knowledge and renewed view on the field of Manufacturing Engineering. The quality classes I took will now prove to be useful as I step foot into my role at Boeing.”
Myann Refai, Class of 2017
Outstanding Graduate
Engineering Supervisor, Ford Motor Company
"In my role it’s important for me to be a “detective” and look for any and all manufacturing concerns in the 3D virtual CAD space for my given vehicle program before it makes its way to a plant for production. So I look for things such as ergo concerns, locating features on parts, keeping fasteners common across multiple vehicles in the same plant, etc. When I identify issues or opportunities for improvement, I then work with the product team to resolve them!"
Paul Goins, Class of 2021
Quality Engineer, Janicki Industries
"The Manufacturing Engineering program here at Western was an amazing experience for me. Each class I took brought with it an exciting opportunity to learn more about how the products we see and use every day are created, and I was able to bring home quite the assortment of fascinating parts that I had the satisfaction of making myself. On top of that, all the professors genuinely cared about my success and development as an engineer, and I was able to work alongside a group of my peers who became some of my closest friends."