This programme involves activities which includes developing knowledge of materials and how they react when processed, production planning and inventory control. Fundamental areas of design for manufacture, manufacturing processes, control and dynamics along with lean manufacturing and quality engineering concepts are covered. This programme contains modules that are delivered in common with other programmes within the School of Logistics and Manufacturing Engineering, but only where these provide the essential foundations or there is a need for an inter-disciplinary approach.

This programme combines academic study with the application of professional knowledge, skills and competencies. The student will acquire a broad range of transferable employment skills that are highly sort after by employers. These skills include; Lean manufacturing, quality tools and techniques applications, advanced manufacturing systems, materials and operation of a range of manufacturing processes. This is supported by the development of CAD and FEA skills and manufacturing control systems. Part-time students in current employment often receive promotion during the course or after completion. Typical examples of this are an electrical specialist promoted to line engineer or a production line operator promoted to team leader/supervisor. Our full time students have found employment as quality engineers, process engineers, product development engineers and logistics support specialist. Many final year students undertake industrially based final year projects as well which enhances their employability and in some cases can lead to the offer of full time employment