Manufacturing

Open to any school in Michigan!

Ferris State University Machinist Competition

Friday, May 9, 2025

 

The Manufacturing Technology (AAS) and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS) programs in the College of Engineering Technology will be hosting its 5th Annual Machinist Competition.  Students from skills centers and high schools across Michigan will compete in five categories:  Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Surface Grinder, Metrology, and Robotics Programming.   Competitions result in three “Top Dogs” for each category in lieu of having first, second and third places.  Each Top Dog in machining and metrology will receive a Kennedy 7-drawer machinist chest, an outstanding collection of hand tools, and a $500 scholarship to use for enrolling in the Manufacturing Technology program at Ferris!   Each Top Dog in robotics will receive a Creality 3D Printer, and a $500 scholarship to use for enrolling in the Manufacturing Technology program at Ferris!

While not competing, students will be allowed to tour the CNC area of the Machining Lab to observe various demonstrations including 5-axis CNC milling, CNC Lathes running parts, and threading technology on both the CNC mill and CNC lathe. Industry professionals will be available for networking.

Register Now!

Registration for this event will be online only, and registration opens Monday, February 24, 2025.  No paper registration forms will be accepted, and all school registrations must be paid at the time of registration via credit/debit card.

 

 

Our Programs

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program prepares you in the development, design, analysis, planning, supervision and construction of methods and equipment for the production of industrial and consumer goods.

You may apply to transfer into the program at junior status if you have completed Ferris associate degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Tooling Technology, CAD Drafting/Tool Design, Plastics Technology, Welding Technology, an equivalent A.A.S. degree from another institution or 57 semester hours of college coursework encompassing specific general education. Students desiring entry as Freshman will be assigned a customized 0-4 track.

Employment opportunities at the entry level include manufacturing engineer, process engineer, production engineer, tool engineer, quality engineer or industrial engineer content and a technical core.

Manufacturing Technology

Manufacturing Technology is a single source, single path curriculum that provides students multiple aspects of exposure for both the design technology and the build phase of manufactured components and systems.

The Manufacturing Technology Program is an approach that allows student to develop an idea, visualize a concept, incorporate technical components, develop manufacturing processes, program computer systems for machine tools, utilize high tech Computer Aided Design software and Computerized Machining Technology. The Manufacturing Technology Program providers students the opportunity, knowledge, and confidence to design and build real ideas from start to finish.

The Manufacturing Technology program provides the technical foundation required to be successful in today’s modern manufacturing field.