Machinist + Mechanical Engineer — Curriculum Dynamics

A machinist who can design. An engineer who can make chips. The Machinist + Mechanical Engineer combination produces the most versatile manufacturing professional in the market — someone who can read GD&T, write G-code, design the fixture, engineer the tolerance stack, and run the part themselves. MDN's 1M+ sqft manufacturing floor is the lab. The program produces graduates that every precision manufacturer, defense contractor, and advanced product developer wants.

Program Highlights

Manual machining foundations — lathe, mill, surface grinder, drill press
CNC machining — Fanuc, Haas, Mazak G-code programming and setup
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) — interpretation and application
CAD/CAM — SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Mastercam integration
Engineering materials — metals, plastics, composites, heat treatment, surface finish
Mechanical design — stress analysis, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, fits and clearances
Metrology — CMM programming, gauge R&R, SPC for production quality
MDN senior project — design and machine a functional component for an active DTC product

Career Outcomes

CNC Machinist: $55,000–$80,000/yr
Manufacturing Engineer: $75,000–$105,000/yr
Product Design Engineer (with machining background): $90,000–$130,000/yr
Precision Manufacturing Contractor / Shop Owner: $120,000–$300,000+/yr depending on specialization

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