Your degree in Manufacturing Engineering

While studying Manufacturing Engineering, you're learning to design optimal industrial environments to produce high-value products for domestic and global markets. You’ll develop important skills to create and integrate new materials and technologies to transform how finished products are made across a spectrum of industries.

These skills may include:

• Planning and design of factory layouts and facilities and the development of digital models for processes
• Selection, planning and management of materials, equipment and machinery, including robots, 3D printers, and computer-controlled machines
• Creation and evaluation of production system activities and sequencing across a range of manufacturing processes, from the production of fuel cells to advanced composite airplanes
• Conducting time series analyses and motion studies to determine production schedules and output rates
• Establishment of key performance indicators to measure the productivity of the assembly process
• Development of maintenance standards and schedules, and carrying out regular plant facility assessments
• Technical report writing and presentation skills, and the ability to provide strong rationale for design solutions

Your experiences will open doors to new opportunities and help clarify understanding of your values and interests.

UBC Manufacturing Engineering Club
Attend networking events and social, meet like-minded students, build community, and get involved.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Student Section
Network with peers and professionals, attend guest speaker events, panel presentation and field trips.

UBC Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Student Branch
Attend technical workshops, participate in industry field trips and join student competitions.

UBC Supermileage
Work as part of a diverse team to design and fabricate ultra- fuel-efficient vehicles to compete in annual competitions.

UBC Voyage
Join a group of passionate students interested in promoting green transport and supporting marine research.

UBC Rocket
Gain hands-on technical experience in designing, manufacturing and launching suborbital rockets.

UBC Third Quadrant Design
Develop your technical skills and work in a team to design high performance buildings and green infrastructure.

Centre for Artificial Intelligence Decision-making and Action
Volunteer your time in a research role focused on the development, analysis, and application of AI systems.

UBC Supply Chain Management Club
Gain exposure to industry professionals in the operations and logistics industry by attending networking events and tours.

UBC BizTech
Participate in case competitions and attend panels and showcases to connect with business and tech professionals.

entrepreneurship@UBC
Get the resources and mentorship support you need to take your startup idea to the next level.

Departmental research opportunities
Reach out directly to faculty members to ask about potential research positions.

UBC Engineering Co-op
Gain work experience in manufacturing engineering between study terms.

Engineering job board
Check out engineering employment opportunities.

Internet of Things (IoT) Events
View upcoming events and conferences on new technologies for different sectors.

Canada Makes 3D Challenge
Participate in the Pan-Canadian 3D Printing Design Challenge to compete for a full one-year paid internship and cash prizes.

ACM Student Research Competition
Present your original research at this international student conference in term 2 and receive cash prizes and awards.

#BCTECHSummit
Attend the conference, do some industry networking, or join an innovation challenge in term 2.

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