MME Majors and Minor
Mechanical Engineering Major
Mechanical Engineering encompasses analysis and design of products and mechanical components of machines and systems. It requires the ability to do the following
- understand and apply math, science, and engineering science
- Research concepts and apply modeling methods
- Simulate and test working conditions and their impact on the designed systems
- Synthesize different elements in order to obtain the optimum design of a specific product.
Graduates have the opportunity to work in a diverse spectrum of professional fields. These vary from research to design, development to manufacturing, and technical sales to production. Many mechanical engineers work in manufacturing related areas, in the analysis and design of varied products, and in non-technical sectors of the economy. Graduates will also be prepared to continue their education at the graduate level if they desire to do so. Graduating seniors are encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, which is the first of two examinations that lead to becoming a licensed professional engineer.
The current requirements are listed below, but please check with an academic advisor for your specific requirements.
Manufacturing Engineering Major
Manufacturing Engineering deals with product and process design. It requires the ability to:
- Plan the practices of manufacturing
- Research and develop tools, manufacturing processes, machines and equipment, and control strategies
- Integrate the facilities and systems so that quality products can be produced at a competitive cost
The industry has a pressing need for academically qualified manufacturing engineers due to the fact that today's products and the technology to manufacture them have become increasingly more sophisticated. Examples of new manufacturing technologies being applied to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce costs include computer-aided design, robotics, statistical process control, and computer-integrated manufacturing systems.
Graduates typically work as manufacturing engineers in areas such as product and process design, quality control, computer-aided manufacturing, and plant-facilities engineering. After having gained industrial experience in the above areas, graduates can move into technical management positions and/or continue their education at the graduate level. Graduating seniors are encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, which is the first of two examinations that lead to becoming a licensed professional engineer.
The current requirements are listed below, but please check with an academic advisor for your specific requirements.
Engineering Management Major
Engineering management offers an interdisciplinary approach to address the complexities in today's workplace. This program also provides a diverse academic background, including engineering, business, science, mathematics, and the liberal arts.
The Mechanical and Manufacturing Department offers a Manufacturing Engineering concentration of Engineering Management, which addresses product and process design. It requires the ability to:
- Plan the practices of manufacturing
- Research and develop tools, manufacturing processes, machines and equipment, and control strategies
- Integrate the facilities and systems so that quality products can be produced at a competitive cost.
The current requirements are listed below, but please check with an academic advisor for your specific requirements.
Mechanical Engineering Minor
The MME Department offers a minor in Mechanical Engineering. For additional information, contact the Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, 56 Engineering Building (513-529-0710), or at MMEDept@MiamiOH.edu.
