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Manufacturing Engineering Technology

The baccalaureate programs in industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. The baccalaureate program in manufacturing engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

FACULTY Professors Chen (chair), Emanuel (emeritus), Krishnamoorthi (emeritus), Kroll (emeritus), Li, Lin (emeritus), Shareef, Tayyari; Associate Professors Guo, Ness (emeritus), Saboury, Yoo.

The department offers three baccalaureate degree programs:

  • Industrial engineering (B.S.I.E.)
    • Engineering Management Concentration
    • Supply Chain Analytics Concentration
  • Manufacturing engineering (B.S.Mf.E.),
    • Lean Manufacturing Concentration
    • Process Engineering Concentration
  • Manufacturing engineering technology (B.S.Mf.E.T.)

The department offers one minor:

  • Minor in Quality Engineering

The department offers master’s degrees in industrial engineering (M.S.I.E.), manufacturing engineering (M.S.MF.E.), and data science and analytics (M.S.D.S.A).. See the Graduate Catalog for information about these programs.

Mission and Core Values

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department is to educate students for life-long learning and equip them for distinguished careers in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, and manufacturing engineering technology.

IMET Core Values

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology at Bradley University is committed the following core values:

  • Customer-Driven
    As a consumer-focused educational provider, our program offerings and course structures are based entirely on the internal and external demands of our constituencies. Through catering to the needs of internal constituencies such as our students and external constituencies such as federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporate companies, we ensure an ideally balanced curriculum. Further, we are conscious that our lectures reach not an audience, but a group of individual students, each with his or her specific interests and aspirations. Our varied programs and research opportunities allow students to pursue unique scholastic concentrations.
  • Global Understanding
    As a modern entity, we understand the magnitude of globalization’s effects on today’s economy. Our diverse and progressive department prepares our graduates to be competitive on a global scale.
  • Spirit of Entrepreneurship
    As a group of innovative leaders, we teach our students to become successful in any industry they may choose. Our emphasis on the spirit of entrepreneurship imparts to graduates management skills, the ability to be ingenious, and the motivation to capitalize on both opportunities and obstacles.
  • Community
    As a tightly woven community, we place great importance on respect, teamwork, communication, and cooperation. We encourage the development of lasting, professional relationships between students and faculty members through research projects and classroom interaction.
  • Adaptive Strategies
    As a dynamic organization, we harness the tools of improvisation and mold them to fit current situations. In a changing global environment and uncertain market, we believe the flexibility to re-evaluate, plan strategically, and adapt to varying circumstances is crucial to the success of our students.

    Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BSMFG)

    MFG Program Educational Objectives

    Within five years into their careers, the graduates from the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at Bradley University will have successful careers based on:

    • Demonstrated ability to move into a leadership role in various phases of a manufacturing system while communicating objectives and intentions to a diverse team of cross functional members.
    • Demonstrated ability to expand into different areas of manufacturing using transferable skills learned through hands-on experience.
    • Demonstrated ability to serve both the profession and the  society balanced with the work environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to gain additional knowledge and skills by obtaining certifications and additional education.

    MFG Student Outcomes 

    In order to meet these program educational objectives, students graduating from Bradley’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will attain the following outcomes.

    1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
    2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
    3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
    4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
    5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

    The goal of the department is to provide the intellectual and physical learning environment in which students achieve these outcomes. The intellectual component of this environment is supplied by the IMET faculty members, in their roles as mentors, advisors, and engineering professionals, as well as by the curriculum they establish for the programs. The physical component consists of quality facilities equipped with state-of-art instrumentation, equipment, computers, and professional software.

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program are well-prepared for a diverse range of careers in industries where physical products are produced, including automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, medical devices, consumer products, and food production. They play vital roles in transforming product designs into tangible, economically viable, and reliable products. Common job titles for our graduates include design engineer, industrial engineer, quality engineer, project manager, process improvement engineer, systems engineer, and production engineer.

    One of the unique aspects of our program is the ability to customize elective courses in management and marketing, allowing students to tailor their education to their career aspirations. Many students take advantage of this flexibility to earn minors in management or marketing, significantly enhancing their competitiveness in the job market. This combination of technical expertise and business acumen prepares our graduates for leadership and management roles, such as project managers, supply chain managers, and operations directors. Additionally, the extensive hands-on engineering courses ensure that students gain practical experience, making them highly effective in implementing and optimizing production processes.

    Our department maintains close ties with industry through an outstanding Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Department Advisory Council, which includes distinguished members from industry, government, and education. This collaboration ensures that our curriculum remains relevant and aligned with industry needs, providing our graduates with a competitive edge.

    The Discipline

    Today's industry faces complex challenges, including government regulation, consumerism, inflation, foreign competition, high labor costs, and escalating business expenses. Addressing these challenges requires individuals who can blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills to effectively implement cutting-edge technologies. Our Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is designed to meet these industry needs by integrating studies in mechanical design, modern manufacturing processes, materials science and technology, automation, management practices, and social sciences.

    Graduates from our program are well-equipped for roles in various phases of management, production, product development, test and evaluation, sales, and service. The curriculum includes technical concentrations that develop competence in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other technical sciences such as mechanics, strength of materials, and electronics. Laboratory activities support the fundamental concepts studied and provide hands-on experience with actual hardware, its theory of operation, and its uses in the current state of the art.

    Moreover, the program offers technical elective courses in management and marketing, enabling students to customize their education according to their career goals. This flexibility allows many students to earn minors in management or marketing, further enhancing their job prospects. The combination of rigorous technical training and business education ensures that our graduates are not only proficient in engineering principles but also adept at navigating the business aspects of the manufacturing industry.

    Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program

    Each Manufacturing Engineering Technology student would be assigned a faculty academic advisor who closely works with students on their BSMFG program of study to be tailored to their academic background, interest, and career goals. BSMFG programs have an expected total of 124 credit hours. These courses can be listed in five categories: (1) Bradley Core Curriculum, (2) Mathematics and Basic Science courses, (3) the Required courses, and (4) the technical elective courses.

    Bradley Core Curriculum Requirements (18 hrs.)

    • BCC Communications Oral Communications (BCC – CM) - 3 hrs.
    • BCC Communications Writing (BCC – W1) - 3 hrs.
    • BCC Communications Advanced Writing (BCC – W2) ENG 300, 301, 305, or 306 - 3 hrs.
    • BCC Fine Arts (BCC – FA) - 3 hrs.
    • BCC Global Perspectives (BCC – GP) - 3 hrs.
    • BCC Humanities (BCC – HU) - 3 hrs

    Mathematics and Basic Sciences 18 hours:

    • Algebra/Precalculus: MTH 112 – 4 hrs.
    • Calculus I: IMT 212 - 3 hrs. ( BCC – QR1)
    • Calculus II: IMT 214 - 3 hrs. (BCC – QR2)
    • Physics: PHY 107 - 4 hrs. (BCC – NS1)
    • Chemistry: CHM 100 - 3 hrs (BCC – NS2)
    • Chemistry lab: CHM 101 - 1 hr.

    Required Courses (70 hrs.)

    • ECO 100 or ECO 221 — 3 hrs. (BCC – SB)
    • IME 101 - Intro. to Industrial & Manufacturing Eng. - 1 hr.
    • IME 103 - Computer Aided Graphics - 2 hrs.
    • IME 110 - Intro. to Computers & Computation - 3 hrs.
    • IME 301 - Engineering Economy I - 3 hrs. (BCC – MI)
    • IME 333 - Materials Science Laboratory (BCC –WI)  - 2 hr.
    • IME 341 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 346 - Computer Aided Manufacturing & Automation - 3 hrs.
    • IME 386 - Industrial & Managerial Engineering - 3 hrs.
    • IME 395 - Solid Modeling & Rapid Prototyping - 3 hrs.
    • IME 445 - Computer Aided Manufacturing - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 222 - Statics - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 232 - Physical Metallurgy - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 302 - Introduction to Quality Engineering - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 322 - Dynamics - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 324 - Strength of Materials - 4 hrs.
    • IMT 332 - Non-metallic Materials - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 342 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 344 Advanced Manufacturing Processes II - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 362 - Metrology & Instrumentation - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 366 - Mfg Facilities Design - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 392 - Mechanical Component Design I - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 446 - Computer Aided Manufacturing and Automation II - 3 hrs.
    • IMT 498 - Senior Industrial Project (BCC –WI, EL)  - 4 hrs.

    Technical Elective Courses (18 hrs.)

    • Approved Technical Elective Courses, see below — 18 hrs.

    Approved Technical Electives

    Students can tailor their program to their learning goals through technical electives with the following courses:

    • IMET Electives: Any non-required IME or IMT courses above 300-level – 9 hrs.
    • Technical and Business Electives – 6 hrs. Selected from:
      • any non-required IME or IMT courses above 300-level
      • Accounting: ATG 300 to ATG 699
      • Business: BUS 303 to 699
      • Business Law: BLW 300 to 699
      • Economics: ECO 300 to ECO 699
      • Entrepreneurship: ENT 300 to 699
      • Finance: FIN 300 to FIN 699
      • International Business: IB 300 to IB 699
      • Management Information Systems: MIS 300 to MIS 699
      • Management and Leadership: ML 300 to ML 699
      • Marketing: MTG 300 to MTG 699
      • Quantitative Methods: QM 300 to 699
      • Civil Engineering: CE 310 to CE 699
      • Construction: CON 300 to CON 699
      • Electrical Engineering: ECE 301 to ECE 699
      • Mechanical Engineering: ME 301 to ME 699
    • Technical and Supportive Electives – 3 hrs.
      • ATG 157
      • Chemistry: CHM 112 or above
      • Physics: PHY 108 or above
      • Mathematics: MTH 223 or above.
      • any non-required IME or IMT courses above 300-level
      • Civil Engineering: CE 310 to CE 699
      • Construction: CON 300 to CON 699
      • Electrical Engineering: ECE 301 to ECE 699
      • Mechanical Engineering: ME 301 to ME 699
      • Any course listed below:
        • and health - 3 hrs.

    Student Organizations

    Student chapters of the American Society for Materials (ASM), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Foundrymen’s Society (AFS), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM, formerly APICS) are sponsored by the department or the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology to support and encourage the professional development of the students. The department is also a strong supporter of the student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

    Honor societies for industrial engineering students (Alpha Pi Mu) and for manufacturing students (Beta Tau Epsilon) are also represented.