Production Engineering is a branch of Engineering and Technology which is a combination of production technology merged with management science. It is the branch which is offered only by a handful of the institutes across the country. Many of the students interested in the field of engineering still cling on pursuing an engineering degree in computer science or electronics. But some of them are interested to follow an unconventional route. The production engineering is one among the toughest courses and it grabs the attention as it offers an exciting and lucrative career for those who pursue it. This branch also deals with the conditional alterations that is applicable in production as well as with the relationship of materials in the industry.

Course Structure

The course in manufacturing provides an insight of the integrated design and thus enables the planning of the entire production system. As the course includes several complex production methods, the newer generations should be trained with most modern techniques. The various topics that are included in this course are as follows:

• Mechanics Of Deformable Bodies
• Production Management
• Primary Production Processes
• Replacement Models and Game Theory
• Queuing Models & Simulation
• Forecasting, Sequencing and Project Network Analysis
• Static and Variable Stress Analysis
• Design of Mechanical Elements
• Fundamentals of Mechanical Design
• Endurance Limit, Modifying Factors &Fluctuating Stresses
• Design for Static Loads-Bending, Torsion And Axial Loads
• Design Of Gears-Spur, Helical, Bevel and Worm Gears
• Measurement Of Form Errors, Surface Roughness And Measuring Machines
• Measurement of Screw Threads & Gears
• Slip Gauges, Micrometers & Verniers
• Casting Processes
• Melting, Pouring and Testing
• Modernisation & Mechanisation In Foundry
• Moulding Methods & Processes
• Design Considerations in Casting And Gating
• Electron Beam And Laser Beam Welding
• Welding Power Sources And Characteristics
• Safety Aspects & Automation Of Welding
• Non-Linear Programming & Dynamic Programming
• Management Information Systems & Manufacturing Simulation
• Optoelectronics & Laser Materials Processing
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision
• Computer Networking and Web Based Technology
• Reliability Engineering & Plant Maintenance
• Human Engineering & Behavioural Science

Institutes/Universities that offers Production Engineering Course

Some of the institutes/universities offering a production engineering course are:

• IITs
• NITs
• BIT, Mesra
• Anna University
• Delhi College of Engineering

Career Prospects

A Production engineer has excellent career prospects. The Production Engineers are of high demand as they are needed in all the sectors of the technical industry. This branch also deals with the continuous improvement in designing of the production system.