拉筹伯大学

Automation, artificial intelligence and digitalisation in manufacturing have revolutionised the engineering industry. New tech has created demand for new skills. Employers need manufacturing engineers with both business knowledge and technical expertise. Developed in consultation with industry leaders, La Trobe's Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) combines business skills with technical knowledge to place you at the forefront of the modern manufacturing industry.

With a focus on engineering business concepts, you'll develop negotiation and consultation skills, combined with specialised knowledge in system design, materials processing and sustainable engineering.

Gain hands-on experience with CNC lathe and CNC router machines, laser and waterjet cutters, 3D printers and materials processing and characterization instruments in our on-campus access to manufacturing laboratories. You'll also build industry contacts with our embedded six-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities or research learning placement options.

You'll learn:

Engineering for production

Discover how to design automated production lines which produce products to a specified quality and cost.

Computer-aided engineering

Explore the technology and software used to improve engineering design, modelling, manufacturing and control.

Nano and micro-scale manufacturing

Learn how to apply the latest processes to create novel microstructures, devices, and systems.

Sustainable engineering

Develop socially conscious decision-making processes by examining sustainable workplace practices in the engineering industry.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

CAREER OUTCOMES

With a projected 8,000 job openings in the manufacturing engineering industry over five years*, graduates are in high demand. Possible career paths include:

Product designer

Use data and computer-aided design to create, test and deliver products for clients.

Defence contractor

Develop and integrate solutions for defence and aerospace to improve equipment and technology performance.

Manufacturing engineer

Use robots, networks, machine tools and materials-handling equipment to produce electronic production systems.

Supply chain manager

Report on and evaluate supply chain logistics and suppliers to help streamline delivery channels.