Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Co-op)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Co-op) is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program with a paid co-op component. Students will combine hands-on industrial training with academic studies to prepare for a management or leadership position in the manufacturing industry. Graduates will be able to interpret product design drawings, develop and implement a production process, and provide manufacturing and quality control standards.

Your Learning Experience

If your career ambitions go beyond the status quo, and you’re interested in the concept of life-long learning, the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will help you add to your already impressive and specialized skill set. And by choosing the co-op stream of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program, your two paid work terms will impress future employers.

In our operations management course, you’ll combine hands-on industrial training with your academic studies, preparing you for management and leadership positions in the manufacturing industry. Refining your people skills is a major focus of the program. You'll also learn how to interpret product design drawings, develop and implement a production process, and apply manufacturing and quality control standards as a certified quality engineer. And, in addition to technical skills, you'll learn business skills such as accounting, production cost estimating, statistical analysis, operations and resource management, and customer service in the pursuit of your operations management certification.

Provides a broader experience (academic and industrial) in the more important aspects of manufacturing engineering. As a cooperative program, the student will spend four months in a related work experience in the industry. Industrial relations, advanced quality principles, and project management are emphasized since the graduate will need to be 'people oriented', being part of, and leading teams in an industrial setting.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for cooperative education programs in Canada and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. analyze* and solve complex technical problems* related to manufacturing environments through the application of engineering principles.*

1. design and analyze* components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles* and practices.*

1. analyze* and prepare graphics* and other technical documents* to appropriate engineering standards.

1. use computer hardware and software to support the engineering environment.

1. assist in the specification of manufacturing operations and processes.

1. apply knowledge of machinery, tools, and other equipment used in manufacturing and assembling components.

1. specify, coordinate, and conduct quality control and quality assurance procedures.

1. recognize the environmental, economic, legal, safety, and ethical implications of manufacturing projects.

1. use and maintain documentation, inventory, and records systems.

1. participate in the management of a manufacturing project.

1. develop strategies and plans to improve job performance and work relationships.

Co-op Opportunities

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand work experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of Manufacturing Engineering Technology students before even graduating!

Manufacturing Engineering

Design arrangements of machines within plant facilities to ensure the most efficient and productive layout.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Pursue waste reduction targets on projects related to turning, grinding, and/or assembly processes without losing productivity.

Manufacturing Engineer

Develop ways to improve work layouts and structures to create more efficient workstations within a manufacturing plant.

Courses

Level 1

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• WRIT-1039 ---- Reason and Writing 1-Technology

• LAWS-1038 ---- Law, Ethics, and Occupational HandS

• ENGR-1024 ---- Engineering Graphics

• MATH-1219 ---- Math Fundamentals

• MACH-1154 ---- Machining 1

• WELD-1054 ---- Welding

• COMP-1555 ---- Computer Applications Fundamentals

Level 2

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• PSYC-1027 ---- Human Relations

• MACH-3056 ---- Machining 2/Intro to CNC Processes

• PHYS-1043 ---- Engineering Fundamentals

• MATS-1026 ---- Materials Engineering

• ENGR-1025 ---- Engineering Design 1

• METH-1044 ---- Quality Assurance 1

• COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Preparation

Level 3

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• MGMT-1007 ---- Project Management

• MECH-1118 ---- Robotics and Automation Fundamentals

• ENGR-3015 ---- Engineering Design 2

• METH-3023 ---- Quality Assurance 2

• ELEC-1127 ---- Electrical Devices and Instrumentation

• MACH-3057 ---- CNC Applications and Intro to CAD/CAM

Level 4

Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• CADD-3032 ---- CAD/CAM Apps and Automated Processes

• ENGR-5012 ---- Engineering Design 3

• MECH-3038 ---- Fluid Power Machine Control

• MGMT-3101 ---- Capstone Project Technician

• COMM-3069 ---- Technical Communication for Technicians

• WELD-5007 ---- Manufacturing Processes and Welding-Adv

Level 5

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• MGMT-3072 ---- Production Planning and Inventory Control

• MANF-5003 ---- Automation Programming and Control-Adv

• MGMT-5094 ---- Capstone 1 Manufacturing Technology

• COMP-3100 ---- Computer Applications

• METH-5022 ---- Quality Assurance 3

• MANF-5004 ---- Materials and Processes- Adv

• MECH-3039 ---- Statics and Strengths of Materials

Level 6

Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

• MGMT-5095 ---- Capstone 2 Manufacturing Technology

• MGMT-3073 ---- Operations Management

• MECH-3045 ---- Quality Systems

• ENGR-5013 ---- Applied Engineering Principles

• METH-3024 ---- Facilities Planning

General Education - Electives

Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 4 and 6

Program Residency

Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program

The demand for graduates of Fanshawe’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is consistently very high. Manufacturing engineers have a high level of career satisfaction and longevity. Graduates find career opportunities predominantly in these five manufacturing engineering fields:

• machining
• drafting/design
• production quality
• automation
• operations/functional and program management

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Co-op) program:

Mechanical Engineering

Work across a variety of functional groups that are involved in project management, programmable logic control, machine design, failure analysis, troubleshooting, and commissioning of new installations.

Manufacturing Service Technician

Assist distributors and users in the repair of industrial equipment.

Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician

Review prints and specifications, develop machining concepts, and review and approve drawings from work holding and tooling suppliers.