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Three year, practical degree which prepares graduates to work as manufacturing engineers in local, national and international manufacturing and service industries. Manufacturing is the biggest employer in Irish industry. Manufacturing organisations need people who can design, plan and implement their manufacturing process, and oversee the smooth running and maintenance of their factories. So, if you are a detail-oriented person, you enjoy working with people, and are analytical, you should consider a career in manufacturing engineering design. This new, three year degree has a very practical focus. It prepares graduates to work as manufacturing design engineers in local, national and international manufacturing and service industries. This exciting new degree will provide the next generation of manufacturing specialists, innovators and efficiency experts. They will be strategically prepared to take advantage of the opportunities available in the new High Tech knowledge economy. Maths Requirement Course Level Maths Requirement Manufacturing Engineering Design 8 O6 Manufacturing Engineering Design 7 O6 Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics 1
10 credits

Manufacturing Engineering 1
10 credits

Engineering Science for Manufacturing
10 credits

Computer Aided Design 1
10 credits

Academic and Professional Skills (SC:EN)
5 credits

Engineering in Business
5 credits

Mechanical Dissection
5 credits

Electrical Science
5 credits

Year 2
Manufacturing Automation 1 (Pneumatics)
5 credits

Maintenance and Safety
5 credits

Manufacturing Automation 2
5 credits

Metrology
5 credits

Lean Manufacturing
5 credits

Quality and Regulatory Affairs
10 credits

Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics 2
5 credits

Manufacturing Design of Fixtures
5 credits

Manufacturing Engineering 2
10 credits

Project Management and Project
5 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 3
Polymer Processing Technology (Apprenticeship)
5 credits

Engineering Software Systems
5 credits

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
5 credits

Six Sigma Quality
5 credits

Manufacturing Process Planning
5 credits

Robotics and Control
10 credits

Operations Management
5 credits

Engineering Work Experience
20 credits

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