Working with the IfM
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MET integrates management, business and interpersonal skills with engineering knowledge and industrial engagement. (Click here for more information).
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ISMM prepares graduates from numerate disciplines for fast track careers in industry through an intensive programme of taught modules and industrial projects. (Click here for more information).
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There is a range of opportunities for companies to become involved in the IfM's work through student projects for its education programmes. The host company benefits from the input of a very high calibre student, or team of students and will receive a report and presentation on the project at its completion.
All project opportunities listed here are undertaken as part of taught academic courses delivered by the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), which is part of the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering. The projects make valuable contributions to the learning of students undertaking an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management (ISMM) or those in their final (4th) year of the Manufacturing Engineering Tripos which leads to an MEng qualification.
Students will typically undertake the project at a company location, which for practical purposes needs to be based in the UK. The costs associated with student accommodation and travel to locations away from the Cambridge area are met by the course.
The calendar below shows the approximate times when the projects are running - projects are typically set up two months prior to the time shown on the calendar. This is when interest in hosting a student project would have to be registered.
The numbers refer to different types of project - see the listing and descriptions below. Click on a list item for details of dates, costs, contacts etc.
- ISMM induction project
- ISMM industrial systems project
- ISMM manufacturing process project
- ISMM technology and innovation management project
- ISMM business development project
- MET manufacturing systems industrial project
- MET manufacturing business systems and strategy industrial project
- MET problem solving (long) industrial project
i-teams projects - please go to the i-teams website for information
Project and contact details
1 - ISMM induction project
| Type of project |
To help recent undergraduates understand a broad range of issues that relate to the management of a manufacturing busines, e.g. review / map an aspect of an organisation, prepare cost/benefit analysis etc. |
| Date |
November |
| Duration |
2 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
End of September |
| Type of students |
Post graduates from engineering / numerate disciplines undertaking an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management |
| Students per project |
2 |
| Cost to companies |
Typically none |
| Find out more / register |
Simon Pattinson, 01223 332729, sp273@cam.ac.uk |
2 - ISMM industrial systems project
| Type of project |
Industrial systems |
| Date |
December |
| Duration |
2 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
End of October |
| Type of students |
Post graduates from engineering / numerate disciplines undertaking an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management |
| Students per project |
2 |
| Cost to companies |
Typically none |
| Find out more / register |
Simon Pattinson, 01223 332729, sp273@cam.ac.uk |
3 - ISMM Manufacturing process
| Type of project |
Manufacturing process mapping / improvements |
| Date |
January / February |
| Duration |
2 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
Early December |
| Type of students |
Post graduates from engineering / numerate disciplines undertaking an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management |
| Students per project |
2 |
| Cost to companies |
Typically none |
| Find out more / register |
Simon Pattinson, 01223 332729, sp273@cam.ac.uk |
4 - ISMM Technology and innovation management
| Type of project |
Business development, product/service development |
| Date |
January / February |
| Duration |
2 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
Early December |
| Type of students |
Post graduates from engineering / numerate disciplines undertaking an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management |
| Students per project |
2 |
| Cost to companies |
Typically none |
| Find out more / register |
Simon Pattinson, 01223 332729, sp273@cam.ac.uk |
5 - ISMM Business development
| Type of project |
Business development, Market analysis, Manufacturing business strategy, New product development |
| Date |
February / March |
| Duration |
2 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
End of January |
| Type of students |
Post graduates from engineering / numerate disciplines undertaking an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management |
| Students per project |
2 |
| Cost to companies |
Typically none |
| Find out more / register |
Simon Pattinson, 01223 332729, sp273@cam.ac.uk |
6 - MET Manufacturing systems
| Type of project |
Manufacturing systems |
| Date |
October / November |
| Duration |
2 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
End of August |
| Type of students |
4th year students from MET programme with strong focus on practical application of engineering and management skills |
| Students per project |
2 |
| Cost to companies |
Incidental expenses |
| Find out more / register |
David Probert, 01223 338187, drp@eng.cam.ac.uk |
7 - MET Manufacturing business systems and strategy
| Type of project |
Manufacturing business systems and strategy |
| Date |
February / March |
| Duration |
4 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
End of November |
| Type of students |
4th year students from MET programme with strong focus on practical application of engineering and management skills |
| Students per project |
4 |
| Cost to companies |
Incidental expenses |
| Find out more / register |
David Probert, 01223 338187, drp@eng.cam.ac.uk |
8 - MET Problem solving industrial project
| Type of project |
Solving a significant industrial problem relating to management / manufacturing |
| Date |
Last week March (prep), May-June (Main project) |
| Duration |
7 weeks |
| latest date for companies to register |
End of January |
| Type of students |
4th year students from MET programme with strong focus on practical application of engineering and management skills |
| Students per project |
1 |
| Cost to companies |
Expenses |
| Find out more / register |
David Probert, 01223 338187, drp@eng.cam.ac.uk |
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