Bsc (hons) In Manufacturing Engineering in Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bsc (hons) In Manufacturing Engineering in Waterford Institute of Technology

What is Manufacturing Engineering?

Manufacturing Engineering involves the use of computer systems to design products, plan production, control operations and perform the various business-related functions needed in a manufacturing firm and their incorporation into an integrated computer system.

What is the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering course?

The BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering is a one year follow-on course for graduates of the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering. The course prepares students to work with the latest computer-based technologies associated with modern manufacturing practice. 

Field Trips

Industrial visits and field trips form part of this course.  Presentations from past graduates and industrial visitors are a regular feature.

Projects

Projects form a very enjoyable part of the course where students have the freedom to genuinely express themselves. Many of the projects undertaken have developed into postgraduate research projects and a number of final-year students have presented their work in published papers at international conferences.

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering have found employment in the following areas:

• Process development and automation

• Plant specification

• Equipment commissioning

• Manufacturing and engineering management

• Resource planning

• Project control.

Gaining employment with many diverse organisations including: Allied Signal, Bausch & Lomb, Bulmers (C+C), Boston Scientific, Abbott, Turnex, Wyeths, Genzyme, Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi.

Follow on Study

Graduates achieving an honours degree on this course may apply for MSc or PhD degree courses in WIT or elsewhere.