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MATHEMATICS, APPLIED AND ENGINEERING

SCIENCES, AND MATERIALS

1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5

2
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.1.10
2.1.11
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2

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12%

10%

12%

10%

Mathematics
Algebra
Trigonometry
Analytical Geometry
Calculus (CMfgE ONLY)
Statistics
Applied and Engineering Sciences
Metrication/SI System
Physics
Chemistry
Statics
Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer
Electrical Circuits/Electronics
Materials Application
Metals (Properties and Applications)
Plastics/Polymers (Properties and Applications)
Composites (Properties and Applications)
Ceramics (Properties and Applications)
Fluids (Properties and Applications)

PRODUCT/PROCESS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

2.1

CMfgT
WEIGHTING

Product Design and Development

Product R&D
Market/Sales/Life Cycle Analysis
Intellectual Property Protection (e.g. Patents, Trademarks,
Copyrights, etc.)
Design Management
Simulation/Engineering Design Analysis
Concurrent Engineering
Design for X (Manufacturing, Assembly, Maintenance, etc.)
Drafting/Drawing/Engineering Graphics/Modeling
CAD/CAM/CAE Applications
Tolerance Analysis/GD&T
Product Liability
Process Design and Development
Process R&D
Simulation/Process Analysis

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2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6

3.1

3.1.6

Manufacturing Process Applications and Operation

Material Removal Processes
Fabrication Processes
Hot and Cold Forming Processes
Casting and Molding Processes
Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing Processes
Heat Treatment Processes

3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.1.10
3.1.11

Joining, Welding, and Assembly Processes

Finishing Processes
Bulk and Continuous Flow Processes
Material Handling/Packaging
Hand Tool Use/Machine Operating

3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5

PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT

DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT

4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.1.9
4.1.10
4.1.11
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8

CMfgE
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14%

15%

21%

20%

Product Prototype Build and Test

Process Development and Test
Print Reading
Rapid Prototyping

MANUFACTURING PROCESS APPLICATIONS AND

OPERATION

CMfgT
WEIGHTING

Production System Design and Development

Infrastructure/Plant Location Analysis
Facility Planning/Plant Layout
Process Planning and Development
Capacity Planning
Production/Manufacturing System Design and Organization
Process Documentation/Work Instructions
Tool and Equipment Selection
Production System Build/Test
Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety
Maintenance Systems
Environmental Protection/Waste Management
Equipment/Tool Design and Development
Cutting Tool Design
Workholding Tool Design
Die/Mold Design
Gage Design
Machine Design
Power Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid)
Control Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid)
Nanotechnology, Packaging, and Systems

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AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND CONTROL

5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5

6
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.1.8
6.1.9
6.1.10
6.1.11
6.1.12

7
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5
7.1.6
7.1.7
7.1.8
7.1.9
7.1.10
7.1.11
7.1.12

9%

7%

10%

13%

14%

15%

Quality and Customer Service

Customer Focus (Research/Test/Satisfaction)
Quality System and Standards (e.g. QS, ISO, CE, Mark, etc.)
Probability and Statistics
Statistical Control Methods (Sampling, Charting, etc.)
Problem Analysis and Solving (Fishbone, Pareto, FMEA,
etc.)
Factor Analysis (DOE/Correlation/etc.)
Capability Analysis (Process/Equipment/etc.)
Inspection/Test/Validation
Metrology
Reliability Analysis
Continuous Improvement/Lean
Customer and Field Service

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
7.1

CMfgE
WEIGHTING

Automated Systems and Control

Automated Systems (Hard/Flexible)
CNC/PLC/Computer Control
Computer Systems and Networks
Information Technology/Database Systems (MIS, etc.)
Enterprise-wide Systems Integration (MES, ERP, etc.)

QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

6.1

CMfgT
WEIGHTING

Manufacturing Management
Strategic Planning/Global Competitiveness
Organizational Design and Management
Project Management
Personnel Management Methods
Human Behavior/Motivation/Leadership
Labor Relations
Education/Training
Operations Research, Analysis, and Forecasting
Supply Chain and Logistics
Accounting/Finance/Economics (including Engineering
Economics, Cost Justification, Value Analysis, Project
Justification)
Business/Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibility
Standards, Laws, and Regulations

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PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
8.1

Personal Effectiveness
8.1.1

Interpersonal Skills

8.1.2

Negotiating and Conflict Management

8.1.3

Presentation Skills and Oral Communication

8.1.4

Written Communication Skills

8.1.5

Innovation and Creativity

8.1.6

Learning and Knowledge

CMfgT
WEIGHTING

CMfgE
WEIGHTING

8%

10%