$10.5M Cost Savings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Survey FY 2024
Job Retention 57 Jobs retained as result of capstone program Manufacturing Extension Partnership Survey Q1-Q3 2023)
$86.9M Economic impact among Indiana based manufacturers Manufacturing Extension Partnership Survey FY 2024

Hands On Experience

The Purdue Industrial Engineering Senior Capstone Program offers students the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners on real-world projects, applying their academic knowledge to practical challenges. This program not only enhances students' problem-solving and project management skills but also provides companies with innovative solutions and fresh perspectives.


Our students benefit from capstone projects to apply technical skills and hone soft skills. They help industrial sponsors solve real problems and make connections to jump start their careers. This is just a sampling of past projects.

  • Amazon: Reducing Scrap on SLAM Machines
  • Amazon: Reducing Downtime on SmartPac Machines
  • Amazon: Maintenance Bench Test
  • Decatur County and Decatur County Visitors Commission: Solar Eclipse Planning Logistics
  • Diesel Forward: Wash Line and High-Pressure Blasting Automation
Hail Purdue

$7K Donation

  • Engage in (1) senior design capstone project
  • Connect with our undergraduate IE classes and IE student organizations
  • Option to present to IE431 class & meet with IE faculty to discuss your capstone project
  • Invitation to campus to attend the semester-end Poster Exhibition of all capstone projects
  • Receive a table and info-session at the IE Career Fair (Fall or Spring Semester)
Boiler Up

$21K Donation

  • Engage in a total of (4) senior design capstone project(s)*
  • Additional brand exposure video marketing in Grissom Hall and exposure on IE social media sites
  • Gain access to our IE LinkedIn group; be listed on IE website along with company profile
  • Option to meet with IE Faculty Receive an additional table and info-session at the IE Career Fair (Fall or Spring Semester)
  • Private Company Recruiting Day (Fall or Spring Semester) in the Grissom Hall Student Excellence Center
  • Includes benefits of "Hail Purdue"

* Projects may be spread over two semesters

Boilermaker Special

$35K Donation

  • Engage in a total of (6) senior design capstone project(s)*
  • Links to available job openings and internship opportunities at your company on the IE website
  • Receive a table and info-session each year at the IE Career Fair (Fall and Spring Semesters)
  • Private Company Recruiting Day each year (Fall and Spring Semesters) in the Grissom Hall Student Excellence Center
  • Host a lunch or dinner for IE students to talk about company’s culture and corporate profile in an informal setting
  • One student or Capstone Team will receive a “Company Named” award from your organization, during the IE Awards Ceremony
  • Includes benefits of "Hail Purdue" and "Boiler Up"

* Projects may be spread over two semesters

Making an Impact

$3.8M
Sales increased
$4.0M
Sales retained
$2.7M
Cost savings
$980K
Investment
23
Jobs created
57
Jobs retained

2023 survey data from 8 Indiana-based companies

Projects

Poster Session Winners

Aerospace and Defense

Food & Beverage Industry

Government, Consulting, & Public Organizations

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Manufacturing

Oil, Energy, and Utilities

Supply Chain and Logistics

Technology



"The Purdue team's advanced analytics approach was well outside HP's existing evaluation methods. Their unique perspective and systemic approach enabled a thorough fact-based outcome and recommendation that resolved years of internal debate regarding optimum inventory requirements for a most strategic and profitable category."

David Lary, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Consumer and Supplies Sales at HP




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