Manufacturing Engineering Technology:
Production Operations & Controls Concentration
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology: Production Operations & Controls Concentration at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah teaches essential manufacturing and engineering skills, including machining, metal forming, welding, CNC machining, and process automation. It also covers materials science, tool and machine design, and manufacturing systems to prepare you for modern industrial challenges.
Production Operations & Controls Concentration Degrees and Programs
Associate of Applied Science
What is Production Operations & Controls?
In Engineering Technology, Production Operations & Controls focuses on applying practical engineering principles to manage and optimize manufacturing and production systems. It emphasizes areas such as production planning, quality assurance, process control, supply chain management, and automation, preparing students to implement and oversee efficient, high-quality production processes.
What does a Production Operations & Controls Concentration Engineer do?
A Production Operations & Controls Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production. Their tasks include overseeing production schedules, implementing automation systems, managing quality control, and improving workflow to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
What will I learn in the Production Operations & Controls Concentration at WSU?
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Fundamentals
- Machining Principles
- Metal Forming, Casting and Welding
- Industrial Electronics
- Applied Fluid Power
- Plastic and Composite Manufacturing
- Tool Design
- Machine Design for Engineering Technology
- Mechanics of Materials
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC) in Manufacturing
- Computer Aided Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping
- Process Automation & Robotics
- Manufacturing Systems
- Engineering Technology Materials
Jobs
- Manufacturing Engineer – Optimize manufacturing processes and automation.
- Process Control Engineer – Design and maintain control systems to improve efficiency.
- Automation Engineer – Implement automation solutions to enhance production.
- Operations Engineer – Oversee and improve daily production operations.
- Controls Engineer – Design and regulate control systems for process optimization.
- Production Engineer – Improve production processes and reduce costs.
- Industrial Engineer – Optimize workflows and production layouts.
- Quality Control Engineer – Ensure processes meet quality standards.
- Maintenance Engineer – Maintain and troubleshoot control systems.
- Supply Chain Operations Engineer – Enhance supply chain and production flow.
Salary
The average salary for a Production Operations & Controls Concentration Engineer in Utah varies depending on experience and the specific industry, but it typically ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually*.
*jobs.utah.gov
The salary for a Production Operations & Controls Concentration Engineer (or similar roles such as a Production Engineer) typically ranges between $98,000 and $119,000* annually in the United States.
*salary.com
ABET Accreditation
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS Programs at Weber State University are accredited by the Engineering Technology
Accreditation Commission of ABET (https://www.abet.org).
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mission Statement and Program Educational Objectives Review
The MFET Program at Weber State University will be a growing, nationally recognized, program offering both AAS and ABET Accredited BS Engineering Technology degrees that afford faculty and students opportunities for intellectual and personal growth. We will prepare students to demonstrate professional competence within the discipline and serve the needs of industry in Utah and throughout the nation
Program Educational Objectives (what graduates should be able to do three to five years after graduation);
- Graduates will be recognized as having mastered both theory and application of the body of knowledge in their discipline and become increasingly versed in the latest manufacturing techniques and methods as they apply to their employment.
- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to cost effectively, creatively and methodically solve manufacturing problems through experimentation, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of data.
- Graduates will be recognized as being personally effective as individuals, team members and team leaders though oral, written, and graphical communication and take on increased technical or managerial responsibility appropriate to their employment.
- Graduates will demonstrate a furthering commitment to quality, ethics, service and continuous improvement in personal and professional situations.
Student Learning Outcomes (graduates from the program will be able to or will have attained the following Student Outcomes);
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, or technology to solve related to solve broadly defined engineering problems in Manufacturing Engineering Technology specific to the program’s emphases in Production Operations and Controls, Plastics and Composites, and Welding related to current manufacturing process and systems design, operations, quality and continuous improvement.
- An ability to design systems, components or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems in Manufacturing Engineering Technology specific to the program’s emphases in Production Operations and Controls, Plastics and Composites, or Welding.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical, nontechnical, and relevant financial environments and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes in a realistic, sustainable and cost-effective manner.
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
The following topics are covered as required by ABET in MFET Curriculum.
- An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development
- An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity
- A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context
- A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.
MFET |
Declared Majors* |
AAS Graduates |
BS Graduates |
| 2020-2021 | 171 | 20 | 28 |
| 2019-2020 | 201 | 18 | 38 |
| 2018-2019 | 229 | 47 | 54 |
| 2017-2018 | 249 | 24 | 30 |
| 2016-2017 | 229 | 23 | 47 |
| 2015-2016 | 217 | 18 | 34 |
| 2014-2015 | 100 | 23 | 24 |