What is Manufacturing Systems Engineering? | NC State IMSEI
What is Manufacturing Systems Engineering?
Last Updated: 08/02/2024 | All information is accurate and up-to-date
What is Manufacturing Systems Engineering?
Manufacturing systems engineering (MSE) is the desire to improve manufacturing productivity and compete in the global market. This drives the need for better manufacturing engineering systems. To tackle this challenge, NC State University’s Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute (IMSEI) takes the lead. By bringing together academic and industry experts, resources, and ideas, IMSEI provides cutting-edge manufacturing systems, research, and education.
Manufacturing is always growing and changing to meet society’s needs. Innovation in all industries has increased the need for professional engineers with flexible skills to compete globally. The IMSE Program meets this need by offering a top-notch education to graduate engineers. You will enhance your skills through industrial experiences and challenging academic settings.
IMSE is dedicated to helping you gain industrial experiences. They believe in this benefit so strongly that you must complete an internship or co-op to earn your degree. What makes the IMSE program unique is that you can do your internships or co-ops during the academic semester.
Why NC State IMSEI?
The NC State IMSE program uses faculty, courses, and labs from engineering, computer science, business, textiles, and other departments to offer a unique master’s degree. The program knows there is no one-size-fits-all for your career or educational goals. It provides the flexibility to choose coursework that fits your needs while also meeting industry demands.
The program is designed to help you:
- Understand how different disciplines impact manufacturing systems engineering.
- Gain specific knowledge and skills in modern manufacturing technology.
- Apply your knowledge to current research and application problems in manufacturing systems during an internship/co-op.
Where Do Our Alumni Work?
On average, graduates in the MIMSE program obtain full-time employment within three months of graduation, with an average salary of 70 – 80K.
Based on data collected between 2015 and 2023, the top three employers of MIMSE students are Amazon, Apple and Tesla. Other top employers include:
- Lenovo
- GKN Automotive
- Johnson Controls
- Micron
- Shopify
- Volvo
Careers in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
When considering a career in MSE, it’s logical to ask, Will I be able to get a job?” Answer: “YES”
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Continues to Grow
According to the Bureau of Labor, manufacturing engineers (industrial) research jobs will grow over 12% between the years 2022-2032. This is faster than average for all occupations.
Companies Seek Efficiency
Every day, companies seek new ways to reduce costs and raise productivity. They rely on manufacturing engineers to develop efficient processes and reduce costs, delays, and waste. This need drives job growth for these engineers, even in slow-growing or declining manufacturing industries.
Path to Management
Many manufacturing engineers become managers because their work involves management tasks.
A Promising Future
It’s a great time to be an manufacturing engineer. They solve problems, and there’s never a shortage of those!
