Charles Harrell, Chair
265 CTB, (801) 422-6300
Admission to Degree Program
Admission to the manufacturing engineering technology program
is open to all BYU students.
The Discipline
Manufacturing is an exciting and rewarding discipline that has
significant impact on a society's standard of living and economic
independence. At BYU the manufacturing program is specifically
oriented toward creating leaders in the industry.
Students in manufacturing learn creative and analytical skills
that will enable them to quickly diagnose and solve
manufacturing problems with insight from both engineering and
management perspectives. They also develop interpersonal and
communication skills that will prepare them to work as part of an
engineering team and effectively interact with vendors,
management, and production personnel. In addition, they receive
hands-on training in modern lab facilities and learn to use
computers to design, analyze, implement, and control
manufacturing operations.
There is an increasing demand for manufacturing
professionals who are knowledgeable and skilled in the
management, methods, technologies, equipment, and tooling
needed to produce quality and affordable products. Such
individuals must also be able to effectively coordinate the
procurement, installation, and start-up of production equipment
as well as improve the productivity of existing operations. Few
professions encompass such a broad range of activities and utilize
so many skills.
The manufacturing engineering technology program is
accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700.
The program provides students with the option of pursuing
either a management track (which confers a minor in business
management) or a process track. Students may take their electives
in either track to obtain the balance they desire for their career.
Graduates may further their technical and managerial skills by
pursuing either a master of science in technology or a master of
business administration.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in manufacturing are plentiful and
rewarding. Leaders of industry often have manufacturing
backgrounds. Typical entry-level job titles include manufacturing
engineer, quality manager, process engineer, tool engineer,
product engineer, quality engineer, production supervisor, and
account manager (technical sales). New graduates are typically
hired into technical positions but have the opportunity to move
into management.
The job outlook for manufacturing graduates is bright and
should continue to be strong into the future. When one considers
that everything that does not exist as part of nature is the product
of some form of manufacturing, it is easy to see that
manufacturing is an integral part of our society and generates an
ever-growing workforce. Progressive companies in industries
worldwide are always on the lookout for qualified individuals
who can provide leadership in improving the quality and
productivity of their manufacturing operations.
General Information
The manufacturing program is designed to provide simple
transfer from local feeder schools, including BYU—Idaho, Salt
Lake Community College (SLCC), and Utah Valley State College
(UVSC). Students transferring from these or other schools should
meet with college and program advisors as soon as possible to
evaluate transfer credits and plan the student's BYU curriculum.
