Typical Job Titles
Applications Engineer | Automation Engineer |
Design Engineer | Industrial Engineer |
Manufacturing Engineer | Process Engineer |
Product Development Engineer | Project Manager |
Quality Engineer | Supply Chain Analyst |
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-02 | - |
2024-01-20 | - |
2024-09-15 | - |
Achieve an advanced level of aptitude, as well as innovative leadership skills, in RIT's manufacturing engineering degree.
Co-op/Internship Encouraged
STEM-OPT Visa Eligible
The MS in manufacturing and mechanical systems integration is a manufacturing engineering degree designed for individuals who wish to achieve a high level of aptitude, competence, and skill in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, or advanced mechanical systems. The program combines engineering, business, and management to effectively guide and lead in a range of manufacturing enterprises.
The program is offered by the department of manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology in collaboration with Saunders College of Business and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
The manufacturing engineering degree includes core courses that cover manufacturing and mechanical systems fundamentals, project management, advanced mechanical systems, integrated mechanical systems, manufacturing process improvements and efficiencies, and the business and financial aspects of manufacturing. You'll also complete a three-course option, elective courses, and a capstone project, thesis, or comprehensive exam.
Options are available in advanced mechanics, electronics packaging, polymer engineering and technology, product design, quality, and robotics and advanced manufacturing systems. Students may be required to take additional prerequisite courses depending on their background and the option selected. The graduate director may approve the waiver of courses in the prerequisite group from graduation requirements, depending on a student's academic and employment background.
Electives
The number of electives needed to complete the program is based on whether the student chooses to complete a thesis, capstone project, or comprehensive exam. The thesis option requires one elective, the capstone project requires two electives, and the comprehensive exam option requires three electives. Elective courses can be any course from a different concentration from the one chosen, a graduate-level course from another program (if approved by the graduate director and faculty member teaching the course), or an independent study course (if approved by the student’s graduate program director).
Students are also interested in: Mechanical Engineering MS, Mechanical Engineering ME, Engineering Management ME, Industrial and Systems Engineering MS
Applications Engineer | Automation Engineer |
Design Engineer | Industrial Engineer |
Manufacturing Engineer | Process Engineer |
Product Development Engineer | Project Manager |
Quality Engineer | Supply Chain Analyst |
What makes an RIT education exceptional? It’s the ability to complete relevant, hands-on career experience. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree, cooperative education and internships give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about graduate co-op and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.
Full-time students are eligible to participate in RIT’s cooperative education program. After completing two semesters (a minimum of 18 credit hours), students may request approval to complete up to one year of cooperative education employment related to their field of study.
Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
ACCT-603 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
3 |
A graduate-level introduction to the use of accounting information by decision makers. The focus of the course is on two subject areas: (1) financial reporting concepts/issues and the use of general-purpose financial statements by internal and external decision makers and (2) the development and use of special-purpose financial information intended to assist managers in planning and controlling an organization's activities. Generally accepted accounting principles and issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards are considered while studying the first subject area and ethical issues impacting accounting are considered throughout. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer). | ||
RMET-600 | MMSI Graduate Seminar |
0 |
RMET-650 | Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Fundamentals |
3 |
RMET-730 | Six Sigma for Design and Manufacturing |
3 |
RMET-788 | MMSI Thesis Planning |
3 |
STAT-670 | Design of Experiments |
3 |
How to design and analyze experiments, with an emphasis on applications in engineering and the physical sciences. Topics include the role of statistics in scientific experimentation; general principles of design, including randomization, replication, and blocking; replicated and unreplicated two-level factorial designs; two-level fractional-factorial designs; response surface designs. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
MMSI Option Courses |
6 | |
Second Year | ||
DECS-744 | Project Management † |
3 |
A study in the principles of project management and the application of various tools and techniques for project planning and control. This course focuses on the leadership role of the project manager, and the roles and responsibilities of the team members. Considerable emphasis is placed on statements of work and work breakdown structures. The course uses a combination of lecture/discussion, group exercises, and case studies. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
RMET-790 | MMSI Thesis |
3 |
Elective* |
3 | |
MMSI Option Course |
3 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 33 |
Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
ACCT-603 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
3 |
A graduate-level introduction to the use of accounting information by decision makers. The focus of the course is on two subject areas: (1) financial reporting concepts/issues and the use of general-purpose financial statements by internal and external decision makers and (2) the development and use of special-purpose financial information intended to assist managers in planning and controlling an organization's activities. Generally accepted accounting principles and issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards are considered while studying the first subject area and ethical issues impacting accounting are considered throughout. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer). | ||
RMET-600 | MMSI Graduate Seminar |
0 |
RMET-650 | Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Fundamentals |
3 |
RMET-730 | Six Sigma for Design and Manufacturing |
3 |
STAT-670 | Design of Experiments |
3 |
How to design and analyze experiments, with an emphasis on applications in engineering and the physical sciences. Topics include the role of statistics in scientific experimentation; general principles of design, including randomization, replication, and blocking; replicated and unreplicated two-level factorial designs; two-level fractional-factorial designs; response surface designs. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
MMSI Option Courses |
6 | |
Elective* |
3 | |
Second Year | ||
DECS-744 | Project Management † |
3 |
A study in the principles of project management and the application of various tools and techniques for project planning and control. This course focuses on the leadership role of the project manager, and the roles and responsibilities of the team members. Considerable emphasis is placed on statements of work and work breakdown structures. The course uses a combination of lecture/discussion, group exercises, and case studies. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
RMET-797 | MMSI Capstone Project |
3 |
MMSI Option Course |
3 | |
Elective* |
3 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 33 |
Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
---|---|---|
First Year | ||
ACCT-603 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
3 |
A graduate-level introduction to the use of accounting information by decision makers. The focus of the course is on two subject areas: (1) financial reporting concepts/issues and the use of general-purpose financial statements by internal and external decision makers and (2) the development and use of special-purpose financial information intended to assist managers in planning and controlling an organization's activities. Generally accepted accounting principles and issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards are considered while studying the first subject area and ethical issues impacting accounting are considered throughout. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer). | ||
RMET-600 | MMSI Graduate Seminar |
0 |
RMET-650 | Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Fundamentals |
3 |
RMET-730 | Six Sigma for Design and Manufacturing |
3 |
STAT-670 | Design of Experiments |
3 |
How to design and analyze experiments, with an emphasis on applications in engineering and the physical sciences. Topics include the role of statistics in scientific experimentation; general principles of design, including randomization, replication, and blocking; replicated and unreplicated two-level factorial designs; two-level fractional-factorial designs; response surface designs. Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
MMSI Option Courses |
6 | |
Elective* |
3 | |
Second Year | ||
RMET-795 | MMSI Comprehensive Exam |
0 |
DECS-744 | Project Management † |
3 |
A study in the principles of project management and the application of various tools and techniques for project planning and control. This course focuses on the leadership role of the project manager, and the roles and responsibilities of the team members. Considerable emphasis is placed on statements of work and work breakdown structures. The course uses a combination of lecture/discussion, group exercises, and case studies. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
MMSI Option Course |
3 | |
Electives* |
6 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 33 |
* Elective courses must be chosen from the list of option courses, but must be outside of the option the student has chosen as part of their program of study.
† PROF-710 Project Management may be taken to earn credit for this course.
Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
---|---|---|
Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Systems | ||
ISEE-610 | Systems Simulation |
3 |
Computer-based simulation of dynamic and stochastic systems. Simulation modeling and analysis methods are the focus of this course. A high-level simulation language such as Simio, ARE, etc., will be used to model systems and examine system performance. Model validation, design of simulation experiments, and random number generation will be introduced. (Prerequisites: ISEE-200 and ISEE-301 and (ISEE-325 or STAT-252) or degree-seeking graduate students.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
RMET-671 | Advanced Automation Systems and Control |
3 |
This course deals with the higher level of topics relating to automation control systems engineering. Learning different programming languages, troubleshooting techniques, advanced programming instructions, the use and application of Human Machine Interface (HMI) panels, analog devices uses and applications, advanced system design, networking and an introduction to Industry 4.0 are all covered in this course. Students will be expected to develop the main system and all subsystems required to solve an automation problem. (Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken RMET-571.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
RMET-685 | Robotics & Automation |
3 |
This courses focuses on the technology and application of robots in an integrated manufacturing environment. An introductory understanding of robotic hardware and software is provided. The hardware portion of this course involves robot configurations, drive mechanisms, power systems (hydraulic, pneumatic and servo actuators), end-effectors, sensors, and control systems. The software portion of this course involves the various methods of textual and lead through programming commonly found on commercial industrial robots, as well as simulation systems supplied by various manufacturers. Digital interfacing of robots with components such as programmable logic controllers, computer-controlled machines, conveyors, and numerical control is introduced. Robotic cell design and the socio-economic impact of robotics are also discussed. This course also has a strong experiential component that emphasizes hands-on training. This course may be cross listed with RMET-585. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken RMET-585. (This course is restricted to students with graduate standing in MMSI-MS, MCET/MMSI-BSMS, EMET/MMSI-BSMS, MECA/MMSI-BSMS, RMET/MMSI-BSMS programs.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
RMET-687 | Robotics: Sensors & Vision |
3 |
Robots in many applications require sensors and/or vision systems to allow the robot to fully understand its environment and tasks. Students learn how to design and integrate robot sensor and vision systems to enable the dynamic use of the robot’s capabilities. Robot sensors, 2D and 3D visions systems along with lighting will be used to allow the student to conceptualize, design, and program robotic techniques related to path correction, dynamic positioning, 2D targeting, and 3D picking using robots. Projects will use both robots and simulation software. Students may receive credit for only this course or RMET-587, not both. (Prerequisites: MFET-685. Also, students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken RMET-587.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
TCET-620 | Applied Machine Learning |
3 |
Machine learning has applications in a wide variety of fields ranging from medicine and finance to telecommunications and autonomous self-driving vehicles. This course introduces machine learning and gives you the knowledge to understand and apply machine learning to solve problems in a variety of application areas. The course covers neural net structures, deep learning, support vector machines, training and testing methods, clustering, classification, and prediction with applications across a variety of fields. The focus will be on developing a foundation from which a variety of machine learning methods can be applied. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken EEET-520. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor. If you have earned credit for EEET-520 or you are currently enrolled in EEET-520 you will not be permitted to enroll in TCET-620.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
Electronics Packaging | ||
RMET-645 | Surface Mount Electronics Manufacturing |
3 |
RMET-656 | Advanced Concepts in Semiconductor Packaging |
3 |
ISEE-740 | Design for Manufacture and Assembly |
3 |
Course reviews operating principles of prevalent processes such as casting, molding, and machining. Students will use this knowledge to select appropriate production processes for a given component. For each process covered, guidelines governing proper design for manufacturability practices will be discussed and applied. (Prerequisites: ISEE-140 or MECE-104 orequivalent course or graduate standing in ISEE-MS, ISEE-ME, SUSTAIN-MS, SUSTAIN-ME, ENGMGT-ME, MECE-MS or MECE-ME program.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
TCET-740 | Fiber Optic Communications |
2 |
Fiber-optic, point-to-point telecommunication systems are used as a framework to understand the wide array of fiber-optic telecom technologies, including light sources, optical fiber, and photoreceivers. An emphasis on the nature & behavior of optical signals provides insight into these technologies and into the important fiber-channel impairments of attenuation and dispersion. Fundamental concepts and state-of-the-art advances of these technologies are covered, as well as component-level and system-level analysis. Lecture 2 (Fall). | ||
TCET-741 | Fiber Optic Communications Lab |
1 |
This course provides extensive hands-on experience with key technologies used within fiber-optic telecommunication systems, including optical fiber, laser diodes, light-emitting diodes, photodiodes, and pluggable transceivers, as well as key diagnostics such as power meters, oscilloscopes, optical time-domain reflectometers, and optical spectrum analyzers. Students will be trained in laser safety, ESD safety, and fiber-connector inspection, and will develop a broad understanding of fiber-optic test and measurement including transmitter & receiver characterization as well as measuring the fiber-channel impairments of attenuation and dispersion. (Co-requisite: TCET-740 or equivalent course.) Lab 2 (Fall). | ||
Product Design | ||
MCET-620 | Robust Design & Production Systems |
3 |
In this advanced course students explore methods, such as Taguchi arrays, that support the optimization and verification phases of the Design for Six Sigma development process. Topics covered include the experimental design process, additivity, static and dynamic signal-to-noise ratios, analysis of means, and ANOVA. The role of robust design methods in reducing variability for both products and processes and in integrating systems is emphasized. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken MCET-582. (This course is restricted to graduate or BS/MS students in the MMSI-MS, MFSI-MS, MCSI-MS and EMSI-MS programs. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-582.) Lecture 3 (Fall). | ||
MCET-670 | Concept Design & Critical Parameter Management |
3 |
This course focuses on critical parameter management (CPM) as defined within the Design for Six Sigma framework. CPM tools and techniques include translating the voice of the customer into technical requirements, defining functions to fulfill the requirements, generating designs to physically fulfill the functions, data acquisition and analysis, and the evaluation and selection of superior product and subsystem designs that are safe to take to commercialization. Students are introduced to CPM best practices through case studies and hands-on projects. (This course is restricted to graduate or BS/MS students in the MMSI-MS, MFSI-MS, MCSI-MS and EMSI-MS programs.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
MCET-683 | Plastics Product Design |
3 |
The study of design guidelines for plastic products based on the interrelationships between design, the material selected, the manufacturing process selected, and the tooling to be used. Students will research the feasibility of using polymeric materials to design a part or assembly not traditionally manufactured using plastics. Students may receive credit for only one course: MCET-583 or MCET-683 (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-583.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
MCET-720 | Product & Production System Development & Integration |
3 |
This course covers topics, processes and best practices in product development. Using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) as a motivating philosophy, students are introduced to concepts and techniques in the early stages of the product development process, including capturing the voice of the customer, critical parameter management, the phase-gate approach, and system integration for total product life cycle performance. The course provides an overview of DFSS goals, its development process, CDOV (Concept-Design-Optimize-Verify), and technology process (IDOV, Innovate-Develop-Optimize-Verify), as well as strategies in product commercialization. (This course is restricted to graduate or BS/MS students in the MMSI-MS, MFSI-MS, MCSI-MS and EMSI-MS programs.) Lecture 3 (Fall). | ||
Quality | ||
MCET-620 | Robust Design & Production Systems |
3 |
In this advanced course students explore methods, such as Taguchi arrays, that support the optimization and verification phases of the Design for Six Sigma development process. Topics covered include the experimental design process, additivity, static and dynamic signal-to-noise ratios, analysis of means, and ANOVA. The role of robust design methods in reducing variability for both products and processes and in integrating systems is emphasized. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken MCET-582. (This course is restricted to graduate or BS/MS students in the MMSI-MS, MFSI-MS, MCSI-MS and EMSI-MS programs. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-582.) Lecture 3 (Fall). | ||
STAT-621 | Statistical Quality Control |
3 |
A practical course designed to provide in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of statistical process control, process capability, and acceptance sampling. Topics include: statistical concepts relating to processes, Shewhart charts for attribute and variables data, CUSUM charts, EWMA charts, process capability studies, attribute and variables acceptance sampling techniques. (This class is restricted to students in the APPSTAT-MS, SMPPI-ACT, STATQL-ACT or MMSI-MS programs.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
STAT-641 | Applied Linear Models - Regression |
3 |
A course that studies how a response variable is related to a set of predictor variables. Regression techniques provide a foundation for the analysis of observational data and provide insight into the analysis of data from designed experiments. Topics include happenstance data versus designed experiments, simple linear regression, the matrix approach to simple and multiple linear regression, analysis of residuals, transformations, weighted least squares, polynomial models, influence diagnostics, dummy variables, selection of best linear models, nonlinear estimation, and model building. (This course is restricted to students in APPSTAT-MS or SMPPI-ACT.) Lecture 3 (Fall, Spring). | ||
Polymer Engineering & Technology | ||
MCET-630 | Polymer Engineering Research (REQUIRED) |
3 |
MCET-674 | Plastics and Composites Materials |
2 |
Study of advanced polymeric materials including their preparation, processing and application design. Topics will include both long and short fiber reinforced composites. Industrial modification of polymers into plastics compounds including polymer blends and additives will also be discussed. Students will complete a literature review of a current topic in advanced polymers. Students may receive credit for only this course or MCET-574, not both. (Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-574.
Co-requisites: MCET-675 or equivalent course.) Lecture 2 (Fall). | ||
MCET-675 | Plastics and Composites Materials Laboratory |
1 |
Laboratory exercises involving polymeric materials (e.g. composites, polymers blends) including their preparation, processing and application design. Conduct a research-oriented project including writing up the results as a conference paper/journal article submission. Students may receive credit for only this course or MCET-575, not both. (Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-575.
Co-requisites: MCET-674 or equivalent course.) Lab 2 (Fall). | ||
MCET-680 | Plastics Manufacturing Technology |
3 |
The course studies plastic materials and processing technology to manufacture various plastic products in plastics industry. The course emphasizes new materials, such as bio-degradable, environmentally friendly polymers, and process selections for engineering applications and design. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken and received credit for MCET-580. (Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-580.) Lecture 3 (Fall). | ||
MCET-683 | Plastics Product Design |
3 |
The study of design guidelines for plastic products based on the interrelationships between design, the material selected, the manufacturing process selected, and the tooling to be used. Students will research the feasibility of using polymeric materials to design a part or assembly not traditionally manufactured using plastics. Students may receive credit for only one course: MCET-583 or MCET-683 (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-583.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
MTSE-602 | Polymer Science |
3 |
Polymers are ubiquitous. They are used in everyday applications as well as for specialty and cutting-edge technologies. This course is an introduction to the chemistry and physics of synthetic polymers, which include plastics, elastomers and fibers. The synthesis of polymers, their fundamental properties, and the relations between their syntheses, structure, and properties will be studied. Among the topics discussed are the morphology, thermal behavior, solubility, viscoelasticity and characterization of polymers. Copolymerization, tacticity and sustainability of polymers will also be covered. (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
Advanced Mechanics | ||
MCET-621 | Structural Analysis |
3 |
This course will provide a thorough understanding of beam structures under combined shear, bending, and torsional loads. Topics include the study of semi-monocoque structure idealizations, effects of tapered and laminated structures, shear deformations and warping, location of elastic axis in open and closed sections, torsion of multi-cell sections. Matrix methods are introduced and utilized throughout the course. The course has a project component that combines analytical, theoretical, and experimental methods. Students may receive credit for only this course or MCET-521, not both. (Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-521) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
MCET-683 | Plastics Product Design |
3 |
The study of design guidelines for plastic products based on the interrelationships between design, the material selected, the manufacturing process selected, and the tooling to be used. Students will research the feasibility of using polymeric materials to design a part or assembly not traditionally manufactured using plastics. Students may receive credit for only one course: MCET-583 or MCET-683 (This class is restricted to degree-seeking graduate students or those with permission from instructor. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-583.) Lecture 3 (Spring). | ||
MCET-695 | Applied Finite Element Analysis |
3 |
This course focuses on using commercial finite element analysis (FEA) software to analyze complex linear and non-linear systems in the areas of structural mechanics and heat transfer. Students will utilize a wide variety of analysis techniques including deflection, stress, mode shapes, optimization, heat transfer, and thermal-stress. A semester long project using FEA to solve an advanced problem relevant to each student’s interest area is required. In addition, students will be given problems that extend beyond the material covered in class that will require independent investigation. Students may not take and receive credit for this course if they have already taken MCET-595. (This course is restricted to graduate or BS/MS students in the MMSI-MS, MFSI-MS, MCSI-MS and EMSI-MS programs. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have taken MCET-595.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |