Process Engineering Technology - Quality Assurance

Program Description

The Process Engineering Technology program combines the foundational skills related to industrial engineering with the skills of computerized manufacturing. Students learn the planning, setup, monitoring, analyzing and controlling of integrated systems in order to improve efficiencies in a manufacturing environment, standardize and streamline processes, and initiate cost savings for businesses. Applications in safety, sustainability, problem solving and automated technologies are emphasized.

Although a broad range of manufacturing skills are covered, students in the final stages of coursework select a specialized training emphasis in either Industrial/Manufacturing or Quality Assurance.

Representatives from business and industry have identified skills that are essential to success in manufacturing. Students will be expected to demonstrate the Critical Core Manufacturing Skills (CCMS) throughout all manufacturing classes. These skills include: work cooperatively, work productively, listen effectively, demonstrate a positive attitude, maintain a safe work environment, demonstrate integrity, communicate clearly, follow directions, apply problem solving strategies, apply mathematical reasoning, think critically and adapt to change.

Graduates are trained to work as members of teams consisting of engineers and production workers in a variety of industrial and manufacturing settings.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$38,500 $88,960

Approximate Costs

• $122.20 per credit (resident)
• $183.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Use various manufacturing processes.
• Use computer-aided drafting and manufacturing software.
• Operate gauging and measuring equipment.
• Program automated machines.
• Recommend lean and statistical techniques within an organization.
• Solve manufacturing and safety-related problems.
• Operate automated workcells.
• Plan a quality management system.
• Perform basic robotic programming and set-up.
• Complete a project within a cross-functional team.

Career Opportunities

• Process Engineering Technician
• Manufacturing Engineering Technician
• Quality Assurance Technician
• CNC Programmer
• Robotics and Material-Handling Technician
• Continuous Improvement Technician

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.   
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.   
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.   
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.   
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).   
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.   

Please visit the Admissions page for general information.