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Manufacturing Technology

About the Major
A major in Manufacturing Technology prepares you for a career in the manufacturing industry. Students in the program gain knowledge and skill in the areas of manufacturing process and technology, quality engineering and process improvement, global supply-chain management, regulatory affairs, innovation, global business technology, business acumen, and management strategies.
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Common Job Titles

- Team Leader
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Materials Manager

- Project Leader
- Order Process Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Lead Technician

Types of Employers

- Global manufacturing companies
- Aerospace manufacturers
- Health product manufacturers

- Plastics manufacturers
- Printing companies
- Motor vehicle manufacturers

Alumni Job Titles and Career Profiles
Job titles of recent grads and profiles of alumni from the major.

Salary and Employment Statistics of Graduates
Average salary for recent graduates; percentage that secured jobs after graduation.

Manufacturing Technology Resource List (pdf)
Job posting sites, professional associations & links to articles for the field.