Manufacturing Engineer Degree

A manufacturing engineer will spend an extensive amount of time understanding the operational flow and fabrication process in order to help streamline processes, enhance productivity, and increase profitability for an organization. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer manufacturing engineer degrees.

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Macomb Community College

201 W Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI

Macomb Community College is a leading community college in the nation, ranking in the top two percent for the number of associate's degrees awarded in the State of Michigan. Academic programs at Macomb include pre-collegiate study, university transfer, career preparation, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education.

Macomb offers nearly 200 degree and certificate programs in areas that include Arts and Sciences, Business, Health and Human Services, Career and Technical fields. In addition to its Warren campus, Macomb Community College has multiple locations throughout Macomb County. Its campuses and learning centers offer the latest technology.

History

Macomb Community College was founded in 1954, with 84 students enrolled in its first classes held at Lincoln High School. In 1962, Macomb County approved the establishment of the Community College District of Macomb County, now known as Macomb County Community College (MCCC).

Land for two campus sites was later purchased for the college in Warren and Clinton.  Macomb Community College grew over the years and now educates more than 59,000 students annually.

Academics

The academic calendar for Macomb Community College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units for Macomb Community College are divided into departments and programs, rather than into colleges and schools.

Student Life

Students at Macomb can choose from many student clubs and organizations, as well as cultural programs and study trips, or intramural sports teams to get involved in. The many amenities at Macomb include the Center for the Performing Arts, Cultural Center, Sports and Expo Center, and University Center. There is no on-campus housing available at Macomb, which is considered a "commuter college."

Student services include computing resources, placement testing, a learning center, career services, job placement referrals, counseling, and more.

Macomb also provides veterans services, including counseling and advising support, a student veterans organization, scholarships and links to Local, Regional, State and Federal veterans' information.

Athletics

The Macomb Community College "Monarchs" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. 

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Softball
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Macomb Community College has satellite campuses and learning centers at the following locations:

• Center Campus (Clinton Township)
• South Campus (Warren)
• East Campus (Clinton Township)
• University Center (Clinton Township)
• Michigan Technical Education Center (Warren)

Community Life

Macomb Community College offers resources to the community, including facilities for rent, access to libraries, learning centers, community development opportunities and lifelong learning programs.  Skills-training programs are offered to all community members who seek immediate entry-level employment opportunities. Skills education is targeted to meet the needs of local employers. Macomb also offers resources for local businesses, organizations, and municipalities.

Macomb Community College has two nature areas preserved for the study of the environment, both of which are open to the public. One is at South Campus in Warren and the other at the Center Campus in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Cost Estimators

Description

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Industrial Engineers

Description

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.9% from 2014 to 2024

Validation Engineers

Description

Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).