The University of New Mexico offers several
options leading to a master degree in manufacturing
disciplines. Students may earn Master of Science
degrees in ME, with a manufacturing concentration,
or, a student may earn the degree of Master of Engineering
in Manufacturing Engineering (MEME) - a degree that
is aimed at engineering practice and covers a wider
range of manufacturing topics than the MS programs.
The MEP program focuses on the equipment and
technology aspects of modern manufacturing. A
research study commissioned by General Electric
showed that the ultimate cost savings available
in typical fabricating and assembly plants can
be parsed as:
- 20% of ultimate cost savings come from productivity
improvement programs - this has traditionally
been called efficiency increase.
- 40% of total savings can be attributed to
manufacturing policy and structure changes.
These are aspects of management functions.
- The remaining 40% is attributed to new equipment
and process technologies which incorporate information
processing into manufacturing operations.
These technologies, such as computer integrated
manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems,
and robotics, permit the manufacture of a variety
of products on the same equipment with shorter
lead times and consistent, higher quality. This
equipment is expensive and requires highly skilled
and creative professionals for its design and
implementation. 
The 33-hour MEME program generally requires three
to four semesters to complete. The MEME/MBA degree
may take two or more years to complete. A 3-month
internship in a manufacturing company is required
for those students not currently employed in manufacturing.
Industrial fellowships are available for qualified
students needing financial help, in addition to
the paid internship.
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The University of New Mexico (UNM)
Manufacturing Engineering Program (MEP), a multidisciplinary
graduate-level program within the School of Engineering
(SOE), offers the degree of Master of Engineering
in Manufacturing Engineering (MEME) via all SOE
departments, except Civil Engineering. The MEME
degree requires 33 credit hours. A Master of Science
(M.S.) degree with a Manufacturing concentration
is offered via the Mechanical Engineering Department
(37 credit hours). A 3-month industrial internship
in a manufacturing setting is required for the
MEME and MS/Mfg degrees. Although a research thesis
is an option, MEP students typically elect to
do a manufacturing project with industry.
The MEME degree supports concentrations in Computer
Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Mechanical and
Equipment Manufacturing (MEM), and Semiconductor
and Electronics Manufacturing (SEM). The MEP core
curriculum utilizes two MBA-level courses provided
by the UNM Anderson Schools of Management (ASM)
that cover manufacturing organization and management
and microeconomics for managers. The SEM concentration
has a special core that covers semiconductor and
microelectronics design and processing, and factory
design and operations. The various curricula are
listed under the Curricula
site button. Several of the courses supported
by the MEP are offered to regional company and
federal laboratory sites via Instructional Television
(ITV). Other courses, such as microelectronics
failure analysis, microelectronics reliability,
and microelectronics test engineering are offered
nationwide via NTU links.
Also, the UNM MEP and ASM offer a 60-hour dual-degree
program leading to a MEME degree and an M.B.A.
(MEME/MBA plan). An industrial internship and
project are an integral part of the program. The
curriculum for this degree is listed under the
Curricula site button.
Manufacturing Engineering Students, although allowed
to pursue a Thesis (Plan I), typically opt for
a Project (Plan II) in conjunction with an industry
partner. Companies that have supported student
masters projects include Aerospace Composite Structures,
American Gypsum, CTS, CVI Laser, Eclipse Aviation,
Elastimold, Ernest Thompson Furniture, Envirco,
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Ford, Formulab, General
Motors, Heel Biotherapeutics, Honeywell, Hughes,
Intel, LANL/Bechtel, Lockheed Martin, Motorola,
NEFAB, Permacharge, Philips Semiconductors, Robinson
and Robinson, Sandia National Labs, Santa Fe Doors,
Scientific Dimensions, Sun Country Industries,
SVS, and Wavefront Sciences.
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Manufacturing Engineering Students are expected
to complete a minimum of three months (520 hours)
of internship work in a manufacturing setting.
This requirement can be waived with documented
prior industry experience in a manufacturing setting.
Companies that have supported the internship experience
include Aerospace Composite Structures, CAD Drafting,
Cell Robotics, CVI Laser, DEC, Dow, Environmental
Robotics, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Ford, Formulab,
GM, Heel Biotherapeutics, Honeywell, Industry
Network Corp, Intel, Laguna Industries, Lockheed-Martin
Aeronautical Systems, MCT Industries, NEFAB, Optomec,
Permacharge, Philips Semiconductors, Sandia National
Labs, Scientific Dimensions, and Thomas and Betts.
In 2003-04, tuition for graduate students carrying
12 or more semesters hours is about $1800 per
semester for NM residents and about $5900 per
semester for nonresidents. There is a Graduate
Student Association fee of approximately $20 per
semester ($40 per year). Engineering students
have a $10 per credit hour Special Fee. If a course
is in the UNM catalog for variable credit the
Special Fee is $30. Tuition and fees are subject
to change without notice.
The MEP has a limited number of industrial fellowships
for qualified students. Selection is made by the
Director of the MEP. The MEP and associated faculty
also have research projects in a number of areas
for which research assistantships (RA’s),
project assistantships (PA’s), and/or tuition
support are sometimes available. The MEP also
assists students in seeking industrial support
for internships, co-ops, and projects.
Recent recipients of master’s degrees from
the Manufacturing Engineering Program have found
employment in a wide variety of manufacturing
firms such as Ethicon, Ford, General Motors, Heel
Biotheraputics, IBM, Intel, Motorola, National
Semiconductors, NEFAB, Philips Semiconductors,
Pony Pak, Samsung and Ventana Medical Systems.
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UNM was established in 1889 and is situated on
600 acres in the center of metropolitan Albuquerque.
UNM is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University
- Extensive. The resources of the University and
its proximity to Sandia National Laboratories,
Phillips Air Force Laboratory, Los Alamos National
Laboratory, and numerous high-tech start-up and
manufacturing companies provide an excellent environment
for advanced studies and research.
The University of New Mexico is the largest university
in the state, with more than 26,000 students.
The School of Engieering has 1,532 undergraduate
students, and 644 graduate students, of whom 62%
are masters candidates and 38% are doctoral candidates.
Women constitute 19% of the graduate engineering
enrollment. About half of the engineering graduate
students are studying on a half-time basis.
From 1988 to the present, the UNM Manufacturing
Engineering Program has received generous support
from industry in a variety of forms, including:
General Support: AT&T, GM,
Intel
Industry Fellowships: ABQ Journal,
BDM, Ethicon, GM, Honeywell, Intel, Motorola,
Philips Semiconductor, Riotech
Targeted Support (building funds):
Trend Plastics
Internships and Co-Ops: Internships
and Co-Ops: Aerospace Composite Structures, CAD
Drafting, Cell Robotics, CVI Laser, DEC, Dow,
Environmental Robotics, Ethicon Endo-Surgery,
Ford, Formulab, GM, Heel Biotherapeutics, Honeywell,
Industry Network Corp, Intel, Laguna Industries,
Lockheed-Martin Aeronautical Systems, MCT Industries,
NEFAB, Optomec, Permacharge, Philips Semiconductors,
Sandia National Labs, Scientific Dimensions, and
Thomas and Betts.
Projects:
Master’s Projects: Aerospace Composite Structures,
American Gypsum, CTS, CVI Laser, Eclipse Aviation,
Elastimold, Ernest Thompson Furniture, Envirco,
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Ford, Formulab, Freescale,
General Motors, Heel Biotherapeutics, Honeywell,
Hughes, Intel, LANL/Bechtel, Lockheed Martin,
Motorola, NEFAB, Permacharge, Philips Semiconductors,
Robinson and Robinson, Sandia National Labs, Santa
Fe Doors, Scientific Dimensions, Sun Country Industries,
SVS, Wavefront Sciences, Windsor Foods.
Lectures: AB Ventures, Allshouse
& Winter, AMD, AMMPEC, Barks & Assoc,
Cell Robotics, Ford Microelectronics, Hewlett-Packard,
Honeywell Microswitch, IBM, Intel, MITI, Nanopore,
Parmacharge, PHDx Systems, Quartro, SEMTATECH,
Silicon Microdevices Inc., Sunpower Inc., SW Medical
Ventures, Tandem, Texas Instruments, TVC, Tyco
Ventures, Philips S/C, SNL, LANL, INEL, PNL, ORNL
Panels (MOT): Alliance for Transportation
Research, GM, Intel, Motorola, US West, Sunwest,
Toyota
Tours: ABQ J, American Gypsum,
Amity, Bueno, Centex, Creamland, CTS, Eclipse
Aviation, Elastimold, Envirico, Ethicon, GE, Honeywell,
Intel, Karsten Homes, Levis, Pharmacia, Philips
S/C, Motorola, Ernest Thompson, Rio Grande Cement,
Shube's, Sumitomo Sitix and Silmax, Sunsoft, Tempur-Pedic.
Curriculum Development: AMD,
Ethicon, Intel, Motorola, Philips S/C top
Equipment: AT&T, DEC, Envirco,
Ethicon, GE, Intel, Philips S/C, Hallmark, Honeywell,
Humphrey, Next Generation Economy, Phillips Lab,
SNL, TRW.
The above support does not imply endorsement
of the UNM MEP by contributing companies.
Links of interest to Manufacturing Engineering
Students:
Management
of Technology (ASM)
Correspondence and Information
Director, Manufacturing Engineering Program
MTTC Bldg, Suite 235, Rm. 244
800 Bradbury Drive, S.E.
Albuquerque NM 87106
phone: 505-272-7150
fax: 505-272-7152
email: info@www-mep.unm.edu
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