Manufacturing Engineering

This program prepares students for careers in manufacturing and production technology.The career involves using: manufacturing technologies, processes and equipment; preparing layouts, drawings and sketches of machinery or equipment; and recommending ways to reduce loss, decrease time, or improve quality.

The work environment includes lathes, drill presses, milling equipment and machine tools. Students will be prepared to work in settings ranging from a traditional machine shop to a highly automated industrial environment using CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) equipment.

This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions.*Starting hourly rates may vary.

• "Get it done" person
• Hands-on work
• No desk jobs
• Like to make things
• Want to advance in industry
• wants NIMS training that is recognized across the US
•  Median pay of $24 .99 an hour*
•  Students may earn highly valuable/transferable NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certifications that are used across the country
•  CAD (Computer Aided Design) option prepares students to be professional draftsmen and CADtechs
•  Develop the skills to produce precision metal parts

• Strong partnerships with employers
• Experienced professors with years in the manufacturing field
• Internships and Apprenticeships Available
• Hands-on, industry-specific training equipment at DACC
• Affordable with many financial aid options

Overall employment of machinists and tool and die makers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Despite declining employment, about 34,200 openings for machinists and tool and die makers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Salary Range

Source: U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics