Manufacturing Engineering Technology
In the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFT), you’ll design, develop, and optimize manufacturing systems using the latest technology—from CNC machines and robotics to 3D printing and advanced automation. As a hands-on, project-based program that builds your skills in both technical problem-solving and business strategy, you’ll learn how to improve product quality, cut costs, and make manufacturing processes more efficient—all while gaining real-world experience in state-of-the-art labs.
At Bradley, your MFT experience culminates in an industry-sponsored capstone project where you’ll solve real challenges for real companies.
Experiential Learning
In Bradley’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFT) program, you’ll tackle real-world projects from day one, work with industry partners, and build practical skills that employers are looking for. Along the way, you can customize your experience by adding minors in Business Administration and Quality Engineering—giving you the tools to lead teams, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
Industry-Sponsored Capstone & Lean Manufacturing Projects – Partnering with companies like Caterpillar, CNH, Matcor, Komatsu, Tomerson, Shure, Dynamic Manufacturing, Dove Equipment, and Micro Weld Micro Products Company, students analyze production systems, develop Lean transformation strategies, and propose efficiency improvements.
Internships & Job Shadowing – Strong industry ties open doors for hands-on experience with Caterpillar, CNH, Komatsu, Matcor, and American Print on Demand, giving students a competitive edge in the job market.
Professional Networking & Mentorship – Student organizations such as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), American Society for Quality (ASQ), and American Society for Materials (ASM) connect students with local industry leaders, company-sponsored projects, and national conferences.
Alumni Mentorship & Career Support – Graduates working at Caterpillar, CNH, Komatsu, Matcor, Tomerson, Shure, and Dynamic Manufacturing provide job shadowing, plant tours, and career guidance, helping students transition from academics to industry.
Program Details
Required Courses – 73 hrs.
Approved Technical Elective Courses (choose six) – 18 hrs.
Total Hours – 124
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering using:
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Our alumni are becoming leaders and stewards in their chosen profession and in society through their contributions to professional practice, research, entrepreneurial initiatives, or policy.
- Our alumni apply ethics and sustainability principles in their profession and commit to life-long learning, earn licensure and become experts and mentors in their chosen profession.
- Our alumni have the needed awareness of relevant global issues and cultures in order to thrive in a complex and multicultural world.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Career Opportunities
Bradley’s MET graduates step into high-impact roles like manufacturing engineer, process engineer, tool engineer, and quality engineer—often securing job offers before graduation.
Our alumni are building the future at top companies like Caterpillar, Ford, Aerotech, Butler International, and John Deere, where they work on cutting-edge projects in product design, process improvement, and advanced manufacturing.
Starting salaries typically average around $65,000 per year, and MET grads are especially valued for their ability to combine hands-on technical skills with business-minded problem solving.
