Product Design Engineering University of Strathclyde

Overview

Product design engineering is an exciting industry that continually evolves alongside technology, product advancements, the demand for quicker turnaround times, unique and personalised products, and environmentally friendly supply chains and production. It's about understanding product requirements and functionality, questioning existing ways of doing things and seeing opportunities to change things for the better.

Product design engineering blends a more technical engineering focus (such as mechanics, electronics, maths, engineering calculations of a products' design) with design principles, user experience, and technology to create new functional products or develop existing ones that can then be sold in competitive markets. This is integrated with manufacturing processes, CAD, rapid prototyping and digital prototyping technologies, software and practical skills to turn the design into reality which is fundamental to global market success and requires not only customer appeal, aesthetics and brand awareness but also consistent and correct functionality, superior quality and fitness for purposes all at a competitive price. 

In the Product Design Engineering course from the University of Strathclyde, you'll focus on engineering classes that allow you to develop your knowledge on how a product works technically such as:

• Engineering Mechanics

• Heat and Flow

• Electrical Machines and Control

• Product Programming

• Mechatronics Design and Applications

As well as design classes which allow you to develop your appreciation of feasible design and production options such as:

• Total Design

• Design and Manufacturing Management

• Production Techniques

• Product Development

• Advanced Design Methods

Careers

• As a design engineer you can be involved in almost every aspect of the product journey, from the initial concept, design, development, testing and management of projects to the manufacturing. Product design engineers use technical knowledge, mathematical problem solving skills and a passion for designing and refining the usability of luxury to everyday items, across a diverse range of industries.

  Roles may have responsibilities such as:

  • Concept, specification, tender and development of new projects or components
  • CAD, CAM systems to design and visualise projects to clients or internally within teams
  • Model making, prototyping and product testing
  • Analysis on how to improve existing products, including complex calculations
  • Leadership including effective communication with clients, colleagues, contractors and managing other team members
  • Project management including ensuring projects are delivered to a timescale, to standard and within a budget

Accreditation

 Institution of Engineering and Technology, Institution of Engineering Designers & Institution of Mechanical Engineers