Manufacturing Engineering Technician

A 2-year full-time Ontario College Diploma program at the Benchlands Campus that teaches production planning, quality control, and robotics.

Career outcomes

• Manufacturing Technologist
• Quality Control Inspector
• Production Planner
• Robotics Technician
• Process Improvement Coordinator
• Shop Floor Supervisor

Admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 or older by the start of classes).
• Grade 12 English (C or U), minimum 60%.
• Grade 12 math (C or U), minimum 60%.

Tuition

Tuition for the 2026–27 academic year is $4,110 per year. Ancillary fees are $1,125 per year.

Courses

• COMM 2930 Visual Communication and Design
• GNED 2330 Project Management Fundamentals
• GNED 2340 Media Production and Ethics
• MATH 1910 Technical Mathematics II
• MECH 2590 Quality Control Systems
• MECH 2780 Manufacturing Processes II
• MFGT 1150 Manufacturing Processes I
• MFGT 1650 Production Planning Basics
• MFGT 1740 Quality Control Methods
• MFGT 1950 Workplace Communication
• MFGT 2310 Precision Metrology
• MFGT 2380 Welding Technology
• MFGT 2650 Robotics Fundamentals
• MFGT 2900 Control Systems Design

What you will learn

In the Manufacturing Engineering Technician program, you will learn how to plan, monitor, and improve production processes in modern manufacturing environments. You will work with equipment that controls assembly lines, tracks quality, and manages materials. The curriculum covers everything from basic manufacturing techniques and precision measurement to advanced robotics and control systems design. You will also develop the communication and project management skills needed to lead teams and keep projects on schedule. Labs in the Tamarack Building give you hands-on experience with welding, metrology tools, and automated production cells, so you can graduate ready to work on the shop floor or in a planning office.

How the program runs

This is a full-time, two-year program delivered at the Benchlands Campus. Classes and labs are held during the day, Monday to Friday. The program runs on a four-term schedule, starting each September. You will complete fourteen courses across four core subjects, including mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, mathematics, and general studies. There are no co-op work terms built into this program, but you can apply the skills you learn directly to roles in manufacturing, quality assurance, and production planning. The School of Energy & Applied Engineering supports your studies with modern labs and industry-standard software.

Admission

To join this program, you must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent qualification, or meet mature student status (19 years of age or older by the start of classes). You must have completed Grade 12 English (C or U) with a minimum grade of 60%, and Grade 12 math (C or U) with a minimum grade of 60%. If your secondary education was completed outside Ontario, please review our international document equivalency page. Qualified applicants are offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuition and fees

Tuition for the 2026–27 academic year is $4,110 per year. Ancillary fees are $1,125 per year, which cover student association membership, health and dental plans, and campus services. These costs do not include textbooks, tools, or personal equipment. If you need help with costs, visit the Student Financial Aid office or explore scholarship and bursary options. Payment plans and fee waivers are available for eligible students.

After you graduate

Graduates are prepared for careers as manufacturing technologists, quality control inspectors, production planners, robotics technicians, process improvement coordinators, and shop floor supervisors. Employers in the region value Wrenford Polytechnic graduates for their practical training and ability to step into technical roles immediately. The program also prepares you for apprenticeship in-school training if you choose to pursue a skilled trades credential alongside your diploma.

How to apply

Apply through the provincial college application service. Domestic applicants can submit their application online and upload required documents to myWrenford. International applicants use the polytechnic's own international application form. The equal consideration date for fall intake is March 1, 2027. For questions about the application process, call 519-555-0171 or email [email protected].