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The lean manufacturing concentration equips you with expertise to enhance manufacturing, production, and supply chain systems while cutting costs and maintaining product/service quality.
As a manufacturing engineering major specializing in lean processes, you'll empower employers to maximize value with limited resources across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and service sectors. Key concepts you'll master include pull system design, continuous improvement strategies, production flow optimization, manufacturability design, and lean supply chain management.
Upon graduation, your skill set may encompass:
Applying Six Sigma methodologies to refine manufacturing operations,
Resolving quality or procedural challenges in production environments,
Addressing financial considerations in lean system development,
Creating specialized tooling, fixtures, and machinery,
Building professional connections through organizations like SME and ASM,
Participating in research initiatives, international studies, cooperative education, internships, and comprehensive senior design projects.