Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Majors

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Introduction

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree is a good fit for students who want to work in an engineering discipline but also want experience working with production equipment. MET students will learn some of the tools needed to make a company’s products better, faster, and less expensive.

Students will experience different manufacturing methods and materials used within the discipline. They will learn to use technical drawings, design software, and computerized machinery to create and refine manufacturing processes that produce a specified physical part from raw materials.

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Develop hands-on expertise in manufacturing processes, automation, and quality control combined with core mechanical engineering principles. Gain skills in CAD, materials science, and business fundamentals to design and optimize efficient manufacturing systems.

Parametric Mechanical CAD

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ME 172

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Engineering Mechanics: Statics

November 07, 2025 10:52 AM

ME 201

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Business Fundamentals

November 07, 2025 10:54 AM

BA 211

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Manufacturing Processes I

November 07, 2025 10:43 AM

MET 231

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Materials Science

November 07, 2025 10:53 AM

ME 250

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Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

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MET 332

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Manufacturing Quality

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MET 340

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Operations Management

November 07, 2025 10:55 AM

SCM 361

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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program report impressive average early career salaries between $68,000 and $75,000 across the aerospace and automotive industries. Your specialized expertise in industrial equipment and medical device manufacturing positions you for rapid financial growth and long term career stability.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for dynamic leadership roles such as an automation engineer or robotics specialist where you will design and manage complex systems integration. This degree also provides a direct pathway into quality management and operations roles where you will oversee production facilities and lead diverse engineering teams.

Preparation for Grad School

This program provides a rigorous technical and analytical foundation for students pursuing advanced degrees in engineering management or industrial engineering at top tier universities. You will graduate with the academic readiness and research experience required to excel in specialized master’s programs focused on the future of global manufacturing systems.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence to optimize factory workflows and support data informed decision making through real time process monitoring. Our curriculum ensures you gain practical experience with AI tools that improve quality control while upholding gospel centered principles and respect for human dignity in the workplace.

Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness

AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.