Why Manufacturing Systems Engineering?
The M.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program provides hands on learning to develop industry relevant hi-tech skills such as Robotics, Automation, PLC programming, Additive Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing and CAD and CAM. The program electives also give you access to courses related to materials engineering and data analytics – which are also skills highly sought after in manufacturing.
Additionally, there are over 500,000 jobs open in manufacturing due to a lack of people with the right skills and there is high demand in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, energy, defense, semiconductor, and consumer products.
So, come build a great career alongside the excitement of building real products.
Career Mobility
Jobs in a variety of industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods
Skills in Demand
Provides in-depth manufacturing engineering skills as well as skills such as data analytics and understanding the effect of materials in manufacturing – both needed for the high tech manufacturing jobs to successfully design and build products.
500,000 Jobs Open
Approximately 500,000 jobs across the country in manufacturing
Skills Obtained Through M.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program:
More advanced manufacturing-specific courses are designed to ensure student intellectual growth and expertise in the following areas:
- Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Processes
- CAD / CAM
- Industrial Automation — PLC programming
- Smart Manufacturing
- Robotics
Program Objectives
The objectives of the Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering are to:
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply knowledge of generative design, CAD/CAM, advanced material engineering, advanced manufacturing technologies (including additive manufacturing and robotics), digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and artificial intelligence throughout the lifecycle of manufacturing processes within a resilient environment.
- Utilize data analytics, advanced computational simulation, and optimization techniques to ensure intelligent quality management, prescriptive maintenance, data-informed decision making, and sustainability in manufacturing systems.
- Cultivate an ability to continuously acquire evolving knowledge and skills to adapt to and thrive in the rapidly changing manufacturing industry.
Prospective Students
Explore what's possible for your academic journey with our diverse undergraduate and graduate programs and specialized minors, all crafted for your success in mind.
Department Chair
Jimmy Gandhi, Ph.D., F.ASEM
Jacaranda Hall (JD) 4510
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8332
- Phone: (818) 677-2167