Program information
Important notice: The Manufacturing Engineering program is currently not accepting new students. Contact UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering for questions at soe.advising@ubc.ca.
What you'll learn
Manufacturing Engineering looks at the entire manufacturing process, from the design concept, engineering analysis, and manufacturing of individual mechanical parts through to product delivery. While Mechanical Engineering examines the theory and applications of machines, Manufacturing Engineering focuses on the design and manufacturing of machines.
After completing a common first year in Applied Science, you’ll take courses in mechanical, materials, electrical and computer engineering, plus specifically designed manufacturing engineering courses in manufacturing processes, production systems management, and industrial automation.
Each year, you’ll complete a design course that will help prepare you for a final capstone design project in your fourth year of study. At that time, you can choose to specialize in production management on the Okanagan campus or technical manufacturing on the Vancouver campus. Either way, you’ll meet the accreditation requirements set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
Specializations
- Aerospace Concentration
Consult with a School of Engineering Advisor about this Concentration.
Courses
There are hundreds of courses you can take within Manufacturing Engineering. Here are a few you might like.
Theory, operational constraints, and problem solving in traditional manufacturing processes. Casting, heat treatment, bulk deformation (i.e. rolling, extrusion, drawing), machining, joining, and shaping of composites. Experiments in process and product characterization.
Introduction to production systems management and operations. Focus on the impact of operations in increasing productivity, reducing waste in manufacturing facilities.
Industrial measurement needs: architecture of electronic instrumentation systems; electrical representation of physical quantities; sensors and actuators; analog signal processing using linear and nonlinear circuits; computer based readout including programming for user-interface and data acquisition.
Build the software foundation for product lifecycle management (PLM) including integrated mechanical design, electronics design, software delivery, simulation and test, manufacturing planning and operations, production automation, data management and analytics.
Outcomes
Given their ability to develop products, plan processes, and optimize production environments, manufacturing engineers have excellent employment opportunities in:
- Industrial and government research facilities
- Government and regulatory agencies
- Rubber, plastics, and chemical manufacturing
- Manufactured mineral products
- Computer and electronics manufacturing
- Transportation manufacturing
- Consulting for professional business and educational services
As a Manufacturing Engineering graduate, you could also work as a control and implementation specialist, a systems analysis engineer, a quality control specialist, and more.
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“From a young age, I’ve been captivated by how things are made and how they work, which sparked my curiosity about engineering in the first place. This passion led me to choose Manufacturing Engineering, a field that perfectly aligns with my fascination with creating efficient, innovative, and sustainable manufacturing systems. At UBC, I was able to further explore this passion outside of my courses through opportunities such as the Engineering Society where I helped plan and execute the Okanagan Engineering Competition, putting a blend of technical and soft skills to the test and learning more along the way. Additionally, within the classroom, I was able to be involved in interesting projects as part of my degree, ranging from creating a (highly detailed) CAD model of an A380, to creating chatbots, to building a motor from scratch, to programming entire automated assembly lines, and so much more. All of these great experiences stemmed from my interest and passion in engineering.”
Rahman G.
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Program requirements
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English-language requirements
English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.
General admission requirements
IB Diploma Programme
- Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses.
IB Certificate Courses
- IB Certificate courses (Standard and Higher Level) may be used in an admissions average if you are graduating from a recognized high school curriculum that can be used as your basis of admission.
- IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, do not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of Management, the UBC Sauder School of Business, or the Vancouver School of Economics.
Degree-specific requirements: Applied Science (Engineering)
- IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL or HL, or IB Math Applications and Interpretations HL. (IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, are not acceptable.)
- IB Chemistry
- IB Physics
- Academically strong candidates missing either IB Chemistry or IB Physics may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Related courses
The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in your junior year and senior year.
- Language Arts
- Mathematics and Computation
- Sciences
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