Advanced Manufacturing & Welding

 

Dunwoody majors for modern manufacturing careers

Modern manufacturing requires a high degree of precision. It brings together numerous technologically-advanced careers, including drafting and design, machining, and welding. With a globally competitive workforce—especially here in Minnesota—manufacturing companies are always looking for workers with the technical and business skills to help them stay ahead of the pack.

Advanced Manufacturing & Welding tends to attract those who have the curiosity and willingness to experiment. They like to try new things, fail, and then problem-solve until they arrive at the optimal solution. They like to pursue the satisfaction that comes with designing a product, process, or system and see it come to life in a tangible way.

Students prepare for a wide variety of design, technology, and engineering positions, creating high-precision, high-quality products across a range of industries. Students master the latest technologies from several disciplines and collaborate with students from across the College.

Dunwoody’s lab spaces feature state-of-the-moment equipment, much of it donated by industry partners like Zeiss, Haas Automation, and Lincoln Electric. Instructors have industry experience and professional certifications. They work closely with industry leaders to make sure curriculum and equipment align with the current and future state of manufacturing.

Contact Department Director & Dean

Alex Wong

Academic Director, Engineering Drafting & Design and Machine Tool

Phone: 612.381.3092

awong@dunwoody.edu

Matt Matson

Academic Director, Industrial Engineering Technology

Phone: 612.381.8142

mmatson@dunwoody.edu

E.J. Daigle

Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Automotive Technology, & Computer Technology and School of Engineering

Phone: 612.381.8172

edaigle@dunwoody.edu

Education
M.A., Sustainable Design, Minneapolis College of Art & Design
B.S., Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison
A.A.S., Engineering Drafting & Design, Dunwoody College of Technology

Certifications and Affiliations
Certified Solidworks Professional – Advanced Drawing Tools | Certified Solidworks Professional – Advanced Surfacing | Certified Solidworks Professional – Advanced Sheet Metal | Certified Solidworks Professional – Advanced Weldements | Certified Solidworks Expert – Mechanical Design (CSWE) | NIMS Level 1 Materials, Measurements, Safety | Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Certification | Stratasys Fortus Operations Training – Level 2 | Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Systems

M.S., Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of St. Thomas
B.A., Organizational Behavior, College of St. Scholastica
Diploma, Machinist I, Pine Technical College

Certifications and Affiliations
ASCM / Supply Chain Technology Certification