Program Overview

The IPPD program provides both classroom and laboratory experience that show:

• How fundamental engineering science is relevant to effective product and process design
• That design involves not just product function but also producibility, cost, schedule, reliability, quality, customer preferences and life cycle issues
• How to complete projects on time and within a budget
• That engineering is a multidisciplinary effort

Working in small multidisciplinary project teams, students get important practical experience in teamwork and communication and in developing their leadership, management and people skills.

Advantages of integrating product and process design are well recognized by industry. Concurrent design of products and processes improves product costs and quality and reduces time-to-market. Students who have worked on real-life projects and know how to work in teams are more valuable as employees. They also recognize the importance of communication among different engineering and business disciplines.

Industry participation in this program offers distinct benefits. You will not only influence the education of potential employees but you will also have students design an important project for you at very competitive costs. It can provide your company with valuable interaction with faculty who have interest and expertise in technical areas of your business. You will gain visibility with our students and be able to identify and recruit the best.

We invite you to join us in the many benefits of our Integrated Product and Process Design program.