Integrated Product Design (M.I.P.D.) | University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active LearningReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMathematicsCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingWriting

Knowledge

DesignEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalMathematicsEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionMathematical ReasoningVisualizationOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalitySelective AttentionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and contr
Produce three-dimensional models, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of compo
Create bills of materials.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareDocument management software

Tools

Architects' scalesBacklit digitizersCompassesComputer aided design CAD multi-unit display graphics cardsCutting plottersDesktop computersElectronic scalesEstimating keypadsFlexible curvesFrench curvesGraphics tabletsHandheld calculatorsLarge-format digitizersNotebook computersPlotters

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsIndependenceRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-3013.00	Mechanical Drafters	title_inference	$68,510 median$107,600 top	-6.53%	-280

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Drafting standards leadership — establish and enforce enterprise-wide mechanical drafting standards, CAD templates, and GD&T protocols across all project teams.
Strategic drawing system design — direct the architecture of CAD library structures, parametric part families, and model-based definition practices for the organization.
Mentorship and instruction — coach junior and mid-level drafters through structured on-the-job training programs, competency assessments, and performance feedback.
Cross-disciplinary project direction — lead multi-discipline drawing efforts integrating mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing inputs for complex capital equipment programs.
Design process improvement — analyze drafting workflow bottlenecks and implement CAM, ERP, and document management integrations that reduce rework and cycle time.
Organizational risk governance — establish cautiousness and review-gate protocols that prevent costly design errors from reaching production or regulatory submission.
Vendor and client technical liaison — represent the drafting function in negotiations with suppliers and customers, translating complex design intent into contractual specifications.
Technology evaluation and adoption — assess emerging CAD, simulation, and AI-assisted drafting tools and build business cases for organizational adoption.
Knowledge management — author and maintain comprehensive design guides, calculation templates, and best-practice documentation for the mechanical drafting discipline.
Workforce planning and capability development — define staffing models, skill gap analyses, and training curricula to build long-term mechanical drafting capacity within the organization.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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