Materials and Manufacturing

Processes

Product, Tooling and Assembly Engineering

Manufacturing Systems and Operations

Manufacturing Competitiveness

Foundation

Mathematics and Science Personal Effectiveness

Engineering Sciences

Materials

Manufacturing Processes

Product Design

Process Design

Equipment/Tool Design

Production System Design

Automated Systems and

Control

Quality and Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Management

The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge provides a model of fundamental knowledge for manufacturing practitioners.

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Download at: More info at:SME.ORG/FOURPILLARS SME.ORG/EDU

WHAT IS IT?Visually presents breadth of manufacturing engineering and technology based on accreditation criteria and the SME Certification Body of Knowledge. Across the top are the four proficiencies of the ABET Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The topics from the SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer and Technologist Body of Knowledge are shown aligned under each proficiency.

WHO SHOULD USE IT?Industry professionals and engineering and technology education program leaders and faculty.

HOW CAN YOU USE IT?Help update manufacturing curricula. Review engineering and technology curricula for topics aligned to industry needs and determine depth of coverage needed. Encourage manufacturing content in non-named-manufacturing programs. Increase understanding of capabilities of manufacturing graduates. Describe manufacturing to attract students through better image. Communicate with media and the public about manufacturing programs.

the extent to which a curriculum covers any individual subject matter topic depends upon the goals of the program and the degree level at which it is offered.

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Customer Focus - Quality & Continuous Improvement - Metrology - SPC - Problem Analysis (FMEA, DOE, etc.) - Capability Analysis - ReliabilitySystems Thinking - Product Design - Manufacturing Processes - Production System Design - Measurement of Process Variables - Process Improvement

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Engineering SciencesMaterials

Manufacturing Processes

Product, Tooling and Assembly Engineering

Product DesignProcess Design

Equipment/Tool Design

Manufacturing Systems and Operations

Production System DesignAutomated Systems and Control

Manufacturing Competitiveness

Quality Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Management

Foundation

Mathematics and SciencePhysics, Chemistry, Bio-Science

Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Probability, Statistics

Personal EffectivenessInterpersonal Skills, Negotiating, Conflict Management,

Innovation, Creativity, Written and Oral Communication, Presentation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Knowledge

Engineering SciencesStatics and Dynamics

Mechanics of MaterialsFluid Mechanics

Thermodynamics/Heat TransferElectrical Circuits/Electronics

Materials Metals

Plastics/PolymersComposites

CeramicsFluids

GlassesNanotechnology

FoamsHybrids

Natural Materials

Manufacturing ProcessesMaterial Removal

FabricationHot and Cold FormingCasting and Molding

Electrical/Electronics ManufacturingHeat Treatment

Joining, Welding and Assembly Finishing

Bulk and Continuous FlowMaterial Handling and Packaging

Hand Tool Use & Machine Operating

Product Design Market/Sales/Lifecycle AnalysisIntellectual Property Protection

Design ManagementThermodynamics/Heat TransferSimulation/Engineering Design

Concurrent EngineeringDesign for X (Mfg/Assy/Maint, etc.)

Drawing/Engineering GraphicsCAD/CAM/CAE

Tolerance Analysis/GD&TProduct Liability

Process Design Process Research and Development

Simulation/Process AnalysisProduct Prototype Build and Test

Process Development and TestPrint Reading

Rapid Prototyping

Equipment/Tool DesignCutting Tool Design

Work Holding Tool DesignDie/Mold Design

Gage DesignMachine Design

Production System Design

Infastructure/Plant LocationFacility Planning/Plant Layout

Processes Planning/DevelopmentCapacity Planning

Product/Mfg System DesignProcess Documentation

Work InstructionsTool and Equipment Selection

Production System Build & TestHuman Factors,

Ergonomics, SafetyMaintenance Systems

Environmental ProtectionWaste Management

Automated Systems and Control

Power Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid)Control Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid)

Packaging SystemsAutomated Systems (Hard/Flexible)

CNC/PLC/Computer ControlComputer Systems and Networks

Information TechnologyDatabase Systems (MIS, etc.)

Enterprise Wide System Integration

Quality and Continuous Improvement Customer Focus

Quality Systems and StandardsStatistical Control MethodsProblem Analysis & Solving

Factor Analysis (DOE/Correlation)Capability Analysis

Inspection/Test/ValidationMetrology

Reliability AnalysisContinuous Improvement/Lean

Customer and Field Service

Manufacturing Management Strategic PlanningGlobal Competition

Organizational Design & ManagementProject Management

Personnel ManagementHuman Behavior/Leadership

Labor RelationsEducation & Training

Operations Research/ForecastingSupply Chain & Logistics

Accounting/Finance/EconomicsBusiness/Engineering Ethics

Social ResponsibilityStandards, Laws, Regulations

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The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge provides a model of fundamental knowledge for manufacturing practitioners.

Download at: More info at:SME.ORG/FOURPILLARS SME.ORG/EDU

WHAT IS IT?Visually presents breadth of manufacturing engineering and technology based on accreditation criteria and the SME Certification Body of Knowledge. Across the top are the four proficiencies of the ABET Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The topics from the SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer and Technologist Body of Knowledge are shown aligned under each proficiency.

WHO SHOULD USE IT?Industry professionals and engineering and technology education program leaders and faculty.

HOW CAN YOU USE IT?Help update manufacturing curricula. Review engineering and technology curricula for topics aligned to industry needs and determine depth of coverage needed. Encourage manufacturing content in non-named-manufacturing programs. Increase understanding of capabilities of manufacturing graduates. Describe manufacturing to attract students through better image. Communicate with media and the public about manufacturing programs.

the extent to which a curriculum covers any individual subject matter topic depends upon the goals of the program and the degree level at which it is offered.

Four Pillars of Manufacturing KnowledgeProduct Producing Enterprise