ProgramsBYU Manufacturing Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)

BYU Manufacturing Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)

Program Overview
Program Title BYU Manufacturing Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)
Organization Brigham Young University (BYU)
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
0 Project/s Added (of 50 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/03/26      End Date: 04/15/27

7 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

These are senior undergraduate students majoring in Mechanical Engineering at BYU. Students in the Manufacturing Track have specialized coursework and experience in: 
  • Manufacturing systems and automation
  • Engineering economics and costing
  • Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • CAD modeling and design for manufacturability
  • Quality control and statistical process control
  • Data analysis, root cause investigation, and process validation
Students work 8 months (Sept–April) on each project as a team of 4–7, supported by faculty, industry mentors, and technical staff.

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   5 - 7

Program Goals
Students will: 
  1. Identify and analyze a real-world manufacturing or production issue
  2. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and DFM/DFA principles to propose improvements
  3. Design and validate a prototype solution, process, or system
  4. Generate technical documentation (CAD files, work instructions, BOMs, etc.)
  5. Practice professional communication, project planning, and presentation delivery
  6. Build readiness for full-time careers in engineering, operations, or advanced manufacturing
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Capstone
Format Description
Team Structure: 
  • 1 team of 5–7 senior students
  • Guided by a faculty coach and BYU engineering staff
  • Supported by industry liaisons from the sponsoring organization
Engagement Expectations: Sponsors typically commit ~1 hour/week for guidance and feedback.  Student teams meet independently 8–10 hours per week.

Process:
  1. Problem Definition & Requirements
  2. Concept Exploration & Modeling
  3. Design & Development
  4. Prototyping / Testing / Validation / Analysis
  5. Iteration & Integration
  6. Final Documentation, Report, and Presentation
  7. Capstone Design Fair (Spring)
Benefits For Industry Partners
Innovation & Problem Solving 
  • Tackle engineering challenges cost-effectively
  • Explore new product ideas without internal capacity strain
  • Leverage students’ creativity and fresh perspective
Access to BYU Engineering Talent
  • Evaluate potential future hires over an 8-month collaboration
  • Strengthen your university recruiting pipeline
Professional Deliverables (depending on track)
  • Prototypes
  • CAD models, documentation, and test results
  • Manufacturing simulations or process maps
  • PCB layouts, embedded systems, or firmware
  • Security assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses
  • Full technical reports
  • Final presentation at Capstone Design Fair
Brand Exposure
  • Visibility at the Annual BYU Capstone Design Fair
  • Opportunities to highlight your organization’s innovation work
  • University-wide recognition
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Entrepreneurship Innovation Market Research Mechanical Engineering Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Software Design & Development Technology Commercialization Training & Development UX/UI & Human-Centered Design
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise CAD (SolidWorks) Cost Benefit Analysis Data Visualization Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA) Engineering Communication Excel Modeling LabVIEW Lean Manufacturing Maintenance Planning MATLAB PLC Programming Presentation Design Process Mapping Production Scheduling Project Management Python Root Cause Analysis Simulation Tools Simulink Six Sigma Standard Operating Procedures Statistical Process Control (SPC) Tableau Technical Writing and Documentation Testing and Validation Value Stream Mapping Workflow Optimization
Location Information & Preferences

Located Anywhere

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Mandatory):

Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $220000.0

Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $220000.0

Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $220000.0

Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $220000.0

Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $220000.0

Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $220000.0

Compensation

No Compensation Required

Other Requirements
  • $22,000 sponsorship fee per project
  • Covers faculty support, student resources, materials, fabrication access, and program management
  • Sponsors retain ownership of all deliverables and IP
  • Projects must include a clearly defined challenge or opportunity within manufacturing or process engineering
  • Sponsors should assign a technical point of contact to meet monthly with the team
  • Sponsors will be recognized publicly unless anonymity is requested
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Application Deadline

 Jul 31 2026, 12:00.00 AM
Projects Finalized

 Aug 14 2026, 12:00.00 AM
Student Teams Finalized

 Aug 24 2026, 12:00.00 AM
Projects Launch

 Sep 02 2026, 12:00.00 AM

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Program Managers

Name Organization
Brady Davies Brigham Young University (BYU)

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