"As the manufacturing and business planning manager for my company, I am responsible for developing strategic product plans and making manufacturing site selection decisions for our business line. The diversity of the MSE curriculum – including courses focusing on managing change in technological systems, operations planning, and the MSE capstone course – gave
me a crucial background to have in this type of position."

Carolyn Verhage, 1987 Graduate
Manufacturing and Business Planning Manager
Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems
Lockport, New York

"The Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program provided me with knowledge of how manufacturing companies operate at all levels. My courses covered cost, speed (lead time), quality, product design and how products can be manufactured. The MSE Program also gave
me the skills to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement ... to show how beneficial change can be if properly introduced and implemented."

John Homberg, 1995 Graduate
Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"In my current position, I am responsible for 700 associates and $150 million in annual sales.
My MSE experience provided me the diverse manufacturing background required to successfully resolve the multitude of 'opportunities' presented each day."

David VanZoest, 1989 Graduate
Plant Manager
Benteler Automotive
Kalamazoo, Michigan

"The MSE Program helped me develop a comprehensive knowledge of the manufacturing industry, both as a technician and business strategist. It offered me a solid groundwork for working in industry."

Najamuddin Mirza Baig, 1999 Graduate
Management Consultant
PriceWaterhouse Coopers Consulting
Rosemont, Illinois