Student Resources

Manufacturing engineers work closely with mechanical, electrical and other engineers as a member of the design team to ensure manufacturability of the product while considering recycling and other aspects of the product life cycle. They also concentrate on the facilities, equipment, processes and methods necessary for the efficient and safe production of products in a globally competitive environment. Manufacturing engineers direct and coordinate the processes for transforming materials into products and guide the design, and conduct analysis and modification of product design to ensure the viability of the design for manufacturability.

Georgia Southern University is accepting students to the B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Program. Transfer students from other Georgia Southern engineering programs should consult the department for details.

Academic Common Market – Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college. Pay in-state tuition rates.

Please visit the following web pages:

1. Southern Regional Education Board – for more information, click here
2. Georgia Southern Academic Common Market Policy – for more information, click here

Student Organizations

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

The mission of the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers at Georgia Southern is to enhance student education, to provide an interface between students and industry, and to increase students’ marketability in the workplace.

Upcoming Plant Tours

Contact Info: Drew Snelling • Visit Website • Chapter Website

Internships/Co-Ops

As a Manufacturing Engineer in training at Georgia Southern University, there are many opportunities to gain valuable industrial experience with local and regional Manufacturing companies through internships and co-ops. Some key reasons to seek an internship or co-op include:

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing
• Mentorship from seasoned manufacturing engineers
• First-hand evaluation of various industries
• Polishing professional skills
• Applying skills learned in the classroom

More information related to internships and co-ops can be found here.

The Manufacturing Engineering Department at Georgia Southern University has excellent relationships with local and regional Manufacturing Companies and have had great success placing students in internships and co-ops.

If you are a company and you are interested in setting up a co-op rotation with the Manufacturing Engineering Department at Georgia Southern University, please contact our office at mfge@georgiasouthern.edu or our Director of Industrial Relations, Dr. Reinhold Gerbsch.