Product Design | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active LearningReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingWriting

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionMathematical ReasoningVisualizationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalitySelective AttentionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and contr
Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of compo
Create bills of materials.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareDocument management software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsCutting plottersDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlotters

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-3013.00	Mechanical Drafters	title_inference	$68,510 median$107,600 top	-6.53%	-280

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex mechanical drawings — autonomously develop detailed specifications and multi-sheet drawing packages for dies, tools, and control systems using CAD.
Advanced 3D modeling — create parametric, fully constrained assembly models with motion simulation for non-routine mechanical systems in CAD software.
Full-scope view layouts — define and execute orthographic, sectional, and auxiliary views depicting complete system relationships across multi-component assemblies.
Root-cause design revision — diagnose operating deficiencies from field data and implement drawing corrections that eliminate recurring production problems.
Critical specification review — evaluate complex engineering data sets, regulatory standards, and supplier constraints to determine feasible component design approaches.
Engineering mathematics — derive and validate detailed formulas for stress, tolerance stack-up, and material properties to support component design decisions.
Specialty blueprint development — design full-size or scale blueprints for custom mechanical items such as chassis components, integrating customer and manufacturing requirements.
Cross-functional technical communication — prepare and present written reports and verbal explanations of design intent to engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.
CAD and ERP integration — link drawing data to enterprise resource planning and supply chain systems to support accurate bill-of-materials management.
Quality and standards compliance — audit drawing packages for adherence to ASME, ISO, and company drafting standards across all project deliverables.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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