Automotive Manufacturing

Must have a B.S.M.E or graduate standing with approval of MAE program director. Manufacturing processes for metals, polymers, automotive manufacturing and assembly, including major sub-assemblies, engine, transmissions, stampings, body construction, paint systems, trim, electrical, powertrain, chassis. The need for new organizations and business processes, such as concurrent engineering, computer-aided manufacturing, introduction to robotics, etc. A semester field trip to a vehicle assembly plant is included.