Why Manufacturing Engineering?
Ever since I can remember I have always had an innate desire to create and build. It was this early realization that led me toward the fields of engineering and led to my pursuit of a Manufacturing Engineering degree at Cal Poly. Although small, the manufacturing engineering program is the most hands on experience available within the college of engineering and was the place where I could see design concepts being turned into reality.
What is Manufacturing Engineering and what sets a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Apart?
The Manufacturing Engineering curriculum at Cal Poly is most similar to that of Mechanical Engineering but replaces some advanced theory courses in exchange for an intense focus on more directly applicable industry driven topics including:
-Process Improvement Fundamentals
-Quality Engineering
-Analysis of Manufacturing Systems
-Manufacturing Process and Tool Engineering
-Engineering Economics
-Supply Chain and Logistics Management
This unique blend of coursework allows for a holistic understanding of aspects of product development from both engineering and operations perspectives.
Fixture Design
Plastic Injection Mold Design
Screwdriver Handle Part Design
Mold Half Toolpath Generation
Finished Mold Halves
Mold Installed in Morgan Press Machine
Additive Manufacturing
Reverse Engineered Eiffel Tower
Initial Design Prototypes
Reinforced Bracket Final Design Prototype
Reinforced Bracket Final Design
Reinforced Bracket Final Design FEA
Bracket Support Structure
Final Metal Prototype
CNC Machined "Organically" Shaped Picture Frame
Product-Process Design
Process Improvement Fundamentals
Technical Writing Sample
Engineering Economics