Department of Industrial & Production Engineering
School of Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Minerals Engineering (SIMME) • Federal University of Technology, Akure
About the Department
The Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is a premier academic unit within the School of Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Minerals Engineering (SIMME). Our department is dedicated to producing highly skilled engineers who can design, optimize, and manage complex manufacturing and production systems. IPE combines mechanical engineering principles, industrial engineering methodologies, and management science to create efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production processes.
Industrial and Production Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses manufacturing technology, engineering sciences, management science, and optimization of complex processes and systems. Our comprehensive curriculum covers manufacturing processes, production planning and control, quality management systems, operations research, supply chain management, industrial safety, ergonomics, project management, and automation systems. Students develop expertise in designing efficient production processes, improving product quality, reducing costs, and optimizing workforce utilization.
The department features state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including manufacturing systems labs with CNC machines and production equipment, quality control labs with precision measuring instruments, work study and ergonomics labs, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) labs, and simulation modeling facilities. We maintain strong industry partnerships with manufacturing companies, production plants, and industrial organizations, providing students with practical training, internship opportunities, and real-world project experience.
Graduates of our Industrial and Production Engineering program are highly sought-after professionals in manufacturing, production, consulting, and industrial sectors. They demonstrate expertise in process optimization, quality assurance, operations management, supply chain coordination, and project management. Our alumni excel as industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality managers, operations managers, and production consultants, driving efficiency and productivity improvements across diverse industries.
What We Offer
Academic Programs
- B.Eng in Industrial & Production Engineering - 5-year undergraduate program
- M.Eng in Industrial & Production Engineering - Postgraduate studies
- M.Tech in Industrial & Production Engineering - Technology-focused masters
- Ph.D in Industrial & Production Engineering - Doctoral research
Specialized Areas
- Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Operations Research and Optimization
- Production Planning and Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial Safety and Risk Management
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Project Management
Laboratory and Workshop Facilities
Manufacturing Systems Lab
CNC machines, production equipment, automated manufacturing, process control systems
Quality Control Lab
Precision instruments, statistical quality tools, metrology, inspection equipment
Work Study & Ergonomics Lab
Time study equipment, motion analysis, workplace design, human factors assessment
Research Focus Areas
Our department conducts cutting-edge research across multiple industrial and production engineering domains:
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Manufacturing process design, production technologies, automated manufacturing, CIM, robotics, lean manufacturing.
Quality Management Systems
Statistical quality control, total quality management, Six Sigma, quality assurance, ISO standards, reliability engineering.
Operations Research
Mathematical optimization, linear programming, simulation modeling, decision analysis, queuing theory, network optimization.
Supply Chain Management
Inventory management, logistics optimization, supplier coordination, demand forecasting, distribution networks.
Production Planning and Control
Production scheduling, capacity planning, material requirements planning, just-in-time systems, resource allocation.
Industrial Safety and Risk Management
Safety protocols, risk assessment, hazard analysis, workplace safety, environmental compliance, accident prevention.
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Workplace design, human-machine interaction, work measurement, fatigue analysis, productivity improvement.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Industrial & Production Engineering enjoy diverse career paths in manufacturing, consulting, and industrial sectors:
Industrial Engineer
Process optimization, efficiency improvement, systems integration
Manufacturing Engineer
Production design, manufacturing processes, plant operations
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality control, standards compliance, process improvement
Operations Manager
Production management, resource coordination, operational efficiency
Supply Chain Analyst
Logistics optimization, inventory management, supplier coordination
Project Manager
Project planning, resource allocation, timeline management
Process Improvement Consultant
Lean consulting, Six Sigma, continuous improvement
Academic & Researcher
University lecturers, research scientists, R&D engineers
Engineering Entrepreneur
Manufacturing business, consulting firm, production services
Course Materials & Resources
Find Your Materials in the General Library
All lecture notes, past questions, textbooks, and study packs for every level of Industrial & Production Engineering now live in one place — the LEGACY General Library.
Go to General LibraryAdmission Requirements
UTME Requirements
- Minimum UTME score of 180+
- Subject combination: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
- Five O'Level credits in not more than two sittings
- Credits must include: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any Science subject
- Further Mathematics is an added advantage
Direct Entry Requirements (200 Level)
- A'Level passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (minimum grade C)
- ND Upper Credit in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering
- HND in related engineering discipline
- Plus O'Level requirements as stated above