Manufacturing Engineering Undergraduate Major (BS, HBS)

The strength of Oregon State University's Manufacturing Engineering program is borne out by our graduates' strong academic skills coupled with practical experience. The majority of MfgE students participate in MECOP, which involves two six-month structured internships that become an integral part of their educational process. Also, because of the close association between manufacturing engineering and industrial engineering, many of our students elect to pursue an MfgE & IE Dual Major or Double Degree. Manufacturing Engineers (MfgE) focus on the design and operation of integrated systems for the production of high-quality, economically competitive products. These systems may include computer networks, robots, machine tools, and materials-handling equipment. For example, a manufacturing engineer might be hired to: Automate a chemical manufacturing facility through computer integrated technology Design circuit board manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve product quality Develop the best assignment of machines and equipment to various manufacturing cells in discrete parts manufacturing Develop and implement fabrication processes for nano-/micro-devices Identify the most cost-effective material handling and facility layout alternative for an aerospace manufacturing company