ENGR 5112 - Manufacturing & Digital Fundamentals
Course Description
This program is designed for individuals with some to no experience in manufacturing who are looking advance their skills or to start a new career in manufacturing. You will receive fundamental learning on traditional manufacturing and Digital/Smart Manufacturing (D/SM) concepts and career opportunities, innovation/entrepreneurial thinking principles and personal professional development. Main focus areas will be on the basics of manufacturing, computer-aided design and simulation systems in manufacturing, introduction to industrial robotics, and SMART manufacturing principles. Personal development topics will be embedded within the technical training to enrich students on essential professional development skills, collaboration/teamwork, problem solving/critical thinking, decision making, conflict resolution and developing a professional persona. The module of the program will cover developing your professional persona, a professional social media site (via LinkedIn), creation of a resume and interviewing tips and practice through mock interviews. Class consists of a mix of presentations, hands-on learning labs and technology demonstrations.
• BASICS OF MANUFACTURING: Introduces what manufacturing is including history, Industry 4.0 (the future of manufacturing) and career opportunities. Other sections cover blueprint reading, measurement and basic math fundamentals, product design, design for manufacturing and assembly, and computer-aided systems in design, CNC simulation and computer-aided manufacturing.
• SAFETY, QUALITY & INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS: Covers industrial safety in manufacturing, quality concepts and lean manufacturing principles, basic project management, and introduction to industrial robotics.
• DIGITAL MANUFACTURING BUILDING BLOCKS: Covers 3D printing and additive manufacturing concepts, Automation Systems such as sensors, actuators & Internet of Things, industrial computers & interfaces such as PLCs & HMIs, systems integration in SMART manufacturing, the power of data.
• DEVELOPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Introduces what it means to have a professional persona, social media site, how to set-one up, how to write impactful resumes, how to interview and practice through mock-interviews and setting personal career goals.
FEE: Normally $2200.00; FREE for individuals that qualify for funding assistance.
Location: Digital Foundry 855 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Dates: Tuesday, April 15th – Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Frequency: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting on 04/15/2025 and finishing on Thursday 06/12/2025; There will be a 3 hour Saturday session on 5/10/2025. No class week of 5/26/2025 due to Memorial Day
Hours: 5:45pm to 8:15pm
- Includes meals (dinner) and beverages.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration/class is on a first come/first serve basis and is limited to the first 12 registered. Participants that register after the class is filled, will be given first choice for our next class scheduled for spring 2025.