Hugh McManus

Hugh McManus is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University's Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He concurrently serves as a Senior Special Projects Engineer at Metis Design Corporation and Adjunct Faculty at Loyola Marymount University. His expertise focuses on lean process improvement, systems engineering, and composite materials, with recent emphasis on applying lean methodologies to healthcare systems to reduce costs and enhance quality.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (1990)
• S.B. and S.M. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT (1980, 1981)

Research Interests: Dr. McManus specializes in engineering education innovation, particularly in integrating lean principles into complex systems. His work bridges academic teaching and industry application through projects in composite materials, healthcare process optimization, and systems design. He actively develops educational frameworks for preliminary design methodologies and lean manufacturing techniques.

Affiliations & Roles:

• Lead instructor for Northeastern's lean process improvement courses
• Consultant for Metis Design on special projects
• Adjunct faculty at Loyola Marymount University