ProgramsBYU Mechanical Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)

BYU Mechanical Engineering Capstone Program (2026–2027)

Program Overview
Program Title BYU Mechanical 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

Participants are senior undergraduate students in BYU’s Mechanical Engineering Department. These students: 
  • Have completed rigorous coursework in design, systems thinking, thermodynamics, materials, mechanics, and mechatronics
  • Are trained in CAD (SolidWorks), manufacturing processes, testing and validation, and project management
  • Are prepared to work as consultants and engineers, simulating a real professional R&D environment
  • Operate within a structured design and innovation process led by seasoned coaches and faculty
  • Are supported with access to BYU’s high-quality fabrication, machining, and testing facilities

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   5 - 7

Program Goals
Capstone students will: 
  1. Apply the engineering design process to solve a real-world challenge from an industry sponsor
  2. Develop hands-on skills in ideation, modeling, prototyping, and validation
  3. Collaborate in a team to meet engineering standards and deliver professional-quality work
  4. Communicate clearly through written reports, presentations, and technical documentation
  5. Gain exposure to industry expectations and develop readiness for professional engineering careers
  6. Balance creativity, cost, performance, and manufacturability in their proposed solutions
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Capstone
Format Description
The Manufacturing Track of the BYU Mechanical Engineering Capstone Program offers organizations the opportunity to collaborate with a senior engineering team on real-world challenges focused on production systems, factory layout, automation, quality control, and cost reduction. 

This is a hands-on, year-long consulting engagement that results in tangible process improvements, documentation, and implementation-ready recommendations. Projects are supported by both faculty advisors and experienced industry coaches. 


Benefits to Sponsors: 
  • Solve real production, tooling, process, or quality challenges using engineering best practices
  • Unlock cost savings, productivity gains, or throughput improvements
  • Gain access to BYU’s engineering design and prototyping facilities
  • Engage with a dedicated team of talented, job-ready engineers
  • Present your company at BYU’s Capstone Design Fair for visibility and recruiting
  • Receive professional-grade deliverables, including root cause analysis, 3D models, simulations, and SOPs
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 Crisis and Disaster Management Cybersecurity Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Information Technology (IT) Innovation Inventory Management Mechanical Engineering Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Software Design & Development Technology Commercialization
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 Arduino C++ CAD Control Systems & Automation Data Collection Dynamics Electrical Systems Integration Engineering Analysis Engineering Communication Finite Element Analysis (FEA) LabVIEW Materials MATLAB Mechanical Design and Modeling Microcontroller Programming Presentations Project Management Python Rapid Prototyping Raspberry Pi Robotics Simulink Statistics Technical Writing and Documentation Testing Thermodynamics
Location Information & Preferences

Located Anywhere

  • Projects can be sponsored from anywhere
  • Sponsors are expected to join virtual kickoff and check-ins (monthly) and attend the final design fair in person or virtually
  • BYU teams will operate from campus, utilizing in-person collaboration and on-site fabrication facilities
  • Sponsors should be available for questions, feedback, and milestone reviews (1–2 hours/month expected)
  • Project-specific visits or site tours are optional but welcome if geographically feasible
Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Mandatory):
Compensation

No Compensation Required

Other Requirements
Sponsorship Fee: Approximately $22,000 per project, which covers materials, tools, staff support, and access to BYU facilities
Project Scope: Sponsors will define a design challenge/problem statement with faculty to ensure appropriate scope
Coaching Role: A project coach is provided by BYU, but sponsoring organization should provide a technical liaison
Project Fit: Projects must include open-ended design and engineering work—not maintenance or repetitive tasks
IP Rights: Sponsors retain rights to the deliverables and intellectual property created
Participation: Sponsors are encouraged to attend mid-year reviews and the final Capstone Design Fair presentation
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 Jul 04 2025, 06:27.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

 Aug 01 2025, 06:27.00 PM
Projects Launch

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project. 

 Sep 03 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

Apr 15 2026, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Program Kickoff

 09/03/2025 Event

Projects

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Program Managers

Name Organization
Brady Davies Brigham Young University (BYU)

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