Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry has become highly automated and computerized, requiring employees with well-developed technical and interpersonal skills. Current manufacturing employees must be computer literate and team oriented. They need to understand quality control concepts and be able to diagnose and solve production problems. Wor-Wic's manufacturing engineering technology programs provide students with an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required for employment in a wide range of high technology manufacturing and technology-intensive industries. Two associate of applied science degree and two certificate of proficiency options are available. High school courses in mathematics and the physical sciences are encouraged for students who choose any of the manufacturing engineering technology options.

The manufacturing computer-aided drafting degree option prepares students for positions in computer-aided drafting, computer-aided manufacturing, tool design, and other product and production development functions, as well as quality control and the production phase of the manufacturing industry. The manufacturing transfer degree option is designed for students who want to transfer to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore or another four-year college or university and work toward a bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering technology. To ensure maximum transferability, students should familiarize themselves with the program requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.

The manufacturing computer-aided drafting certificate option is designed to provide students with skills in computer technology to prepare for positions in various manufacturing, fabrication and processing companies. This option focuses on high-level computer skills, computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications, 2-D and 3-D drafting and modeling, geometric tolerancing, and tool and product design. Students who excel in CAD can take a certification examination in AutoCAD. The manufacturing engineering technology certificate option prepares students for entry-level positions in the production, quality control and maintenance areas of manufacturing.

For additional information about the manufacturing program, contact Don Nicholson, Technology Department Head.

Program Outline

Manufacturing Program Outline