Manufacturing Engineering Technology- Plastics and Composites Concentration Weber State University

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology- Plastics and Composites Concentration at Weber State University offers students a rigorous technical education focused on modern industrial processes. This programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experience to ensure graduates are ready for the engineering workforce.

Students engage with a curriculum that explores the complex interdependence between material properties, tooling, and part design. By focusing on both plastics and composite materials, the course addresses the specific needs of high-tech industries requiring lightweight and durable manufacturing solutions.

Why Manufacturing Engineering Technology- Plastics and Composites Concentration at Weber State University?

The programme is distinguished by its extensive laboratory facilities where students gain direct experience with industrial equipment. These labs cover a wide range of disciplines, including injection moulding, thermoforming, blow moulding, and the creation of extrusion dies.

Weber State University maintains strong links with local industry, providing students with opportunities to gain professional experience through structured internships. The B.Sc. pathway is also professionally recognised, holding accreditation from the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Teaching focuses on the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring that students understand how to manage production from initial concept to final quality control. This practical approach ensures that learners develop the problem-solving skills necessary for high-pressure manufacturing environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 28536 per year
• National fee: USD 16657 per year
• Local fee: USD 5768 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Injection
• Thermoforming
• Blow moulding
• Extrusion dies
• High/low-tech composite moulds
• Plastic and composite processes
• Materials and properties
• Tooling and part design
• Product development
• Quality and Lean Manufacturing
• Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Engineering

Careers with Manufacturing Engineering Technology- Plastics and Composites Concentration

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after for technical and managerial roles within the manufacturing sector. The specialised focus on plastics and composites allows alumni to pursue diverse career paths in aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods production.

Common professional roles for graduates include manufacturing engineer, production supervisor, and automation engineer. Many alumni also find success as process, quality, or tooling engineers, focusing on the optimisation of industrial output and material efficiency.

Additional opportunities exist in product management and manufacturing development, where graduates apply their understanding of material science to innovate new products. The technical expertise gained at the university ensures that students are prepared for well-paying positions in a variety of global industries.