MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MFT)
Have you ever wondered who figures out how to manufacture new products so everyone can get their hands on them? That’s the job of manufacturing engineers and manufacturing engineering technologists.
When a new product is designed, manufacturing professionals figure out how to customize existing manufacturing processes to meet the new demands. They work in exciting high-tech environments, using computer-aided design, robotics, lasers, and microprocessor controls to manufacture all the products that we need and enjoy.
Manufacturing professionals also help improve the quality of life for people all over the world by improving manufacturing processes. They find ways to preserve food longer and to produce medical equipment more efficiently. They transform plans and specifications into quality products. Today’s high-tech manufacturing environment requires the knowledge of skilled professionals.
Bradley’s bachelor’s degree programs in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing engineering technology prepare world-class manufacturing professionals. At Bradley you will learn an integrated approach to solving manufacturing problems, taking a project from the concept stage through design, analysis, manufacturing, and resource scheduling.
Thousands of new jobs are created in these fields every year. With a degree from Bradley University, you will be prepared for a position at a top company. Bradley manufacturing graduates currently hold leadership positions at companies such as The Boeing Company, Caterpillar Inc., Deere & Co., Ford Motor Company, General Electric Corporation, General Motors, Motorola,The Timken Company, and many others. Salaries for recent graduates have averaged approximately $45,000. |
