MEng Manufacturing Engineering with Management in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Why choose this course

Every product we use, consume, view, listen to, or wear is made possible through the expertise of production engineers and managers. These professionals don't just develop technical solutions - they also inspire teams, coordinate operations, and collaborate with others to ensure products and services reach consumers exactly when and where needed. Industry demand for these specialized skills keeps rising as businesses require faster production cycles to satisfy growing global markets and deliver superior digital shopping experiences.

Our Manufacturing Engineering with Management program combines rigorous engineering fundamentals (including mechanics, manufacturing systems, electronics, mathematics, programming, and product design calculations) with core production and management theories. You'll master operational efficiency techniques, quality control systems, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.

The curriculum integrates practical manufacturing processes, innovative design principles, CAD systems, rapid prototyping methods, and digital modeling tools - equipping you to transform concepts into market-ready products. You'll learn to optimize environmental sustainability, minimize waste, and maximize production efficiency to achieve business objectives.

Study with us to:

- Master both virtual and physical prototyping in our advanced digital design suite
- Develop crucial soft skills including leadership, communication, and business acumen
- Access international study opportunities across Europe, Australia & Singapore
- Gain hands-on experience through summer industry placements
- Showcase your capstone project to potential employers at our industry conference
- Earn a degree accredited by IET, IMechE and IED (meeting Chartered Engineer requirements)

Career prospects

This specialized degree opens doors to diverse leadership roles in global manufacturing and operations management. Graduates typically secure executive positions overseeing production systems, quality assurance, process development, and product innovation for multinational corporations.

Typical responsibilities include:

- Maintaining workplace safety and environmental compliance
- Achieving production quotas while ensuring product quality standards
- Optimizing manufacturing budgets by eliminating process inefficiencies
- Calculating resource requirements (materials, personnel, equipment)
- Managing facility maintenance programs
- Leading cross-functional engineering teams

Industry experience significantly enhances graduate employability. Our program incorporates an industrial group project to build your professional portfolio, while many students complete additional internships. Leading companies like Chivas Regal, Adidas, Rolls-Royce, Dyson and Jaguar Land Rover regularly recruit our graduates for diverse technical and managerial roles.