Respond to the needs

Awareness-raising for the need of monitoring, modelling, data acquisition, automation,
but also greener processes, extended lifetime components, improved quality and circular economy
will lead to a demand for more and better skilled personnel.

The consortium meta4.0 has been designed to respond to the needs of society and the labour market
and turn top talents into professionals able to build and master green manufacturing technologies,
including digital aspects and help minimising the environmental footprint of the industry.

Career prospects

meta4.0 is designed to empower students to become leaders in the dynamic and multidisciplinary field of manufacturing.

With a strong foundation in core knowledge during the first year and the opportunity to specialize through partnerships with leading universities, our programme equips students with the skills and expertise to excel in a wide range of fields.

Depending on the specialisation, graduates will be able to take on a wide variety of professional roles such as:

Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for implementing digital technologies and techniques, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes.

Sustainable Manufacturing Manager

Responsible for identifying and implementing sustainable manufacturing practices, such as reducing waste and emissions, to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.

Industrial Internet of Things Engineer

Responsible for developing and implementing IoT systems, such as sensor networks and machine learning algorithms, to improve the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing operations.

Advanced Manufacturing Analyst

Responsible for analysing and interpreting data from digital manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printers and CNC machines, to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize manufacturing processes.

Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for designing and producing parts and products using additive manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing.

Product Design Engineer

Responsible for designing and developing new products, taking into account factors such as functionality, sustainability, manufacturing possibilities and cost.

Process Improvement Engineer

Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes, such as automation and lean manufacturing, to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Supply Chain Manager

Responsible for managing the flow of materials and products from suppliers to customers, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Quality Engineer

Responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet the required quality standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and sustainability.

Manufacturing Consultant

Responsible for providing expert advice and support to organizations looking to improve their manufacturing processes, with a focus on digital, smart or sustainable manufacturing.

Our Joint Master has received strong support from industry partners, demonstrating the relevance and employability of our graduates.
Graduates of meta4.0 will be highly sought-after in various sectors, as evidenced by our list of supporting industrial partners:

Strongly involved industrial partners

Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies are definitely a further possibility!

meta4.0 graduates will be fitted with the necessary knowledge and soft skills to pursue a PhD with an academic partner or industry.