Engineering Merit Badge Day: Presented by SigmaPro

In Partnership with Longhorn Council Scouting America

Event Date: Friday, June 19
Location: Sigmapro Engineering and Manufacturing
4760 Grants Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76179, USA
Program Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration Fee: $25 per Scout
Capacity: Limited to 15 Scouts

Event Overview

Longhorn Council Scouting America and SigmaPro are partnering to deliver a highly specialized Engineering Merit Badge experience inside a real-world medical device manufacturing environment. This unique half-day program gives Scouts direct exposure to advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, automation, and problem-solving within a regulated industry that helps improve lives through medical technology.

Unlike a traditional classroom merit badge session, Scouts will engage directly with professional engineers, observe engineering processes in action, and complete merit badge requirements through immersive, hands-on activities.

This event is intentionally designed as a premium small-group experience to maximize interaction, mentorship, and facility access.

Partnership Objectives

For Scouts

Introduce youth to real-world engineering careers

• Demonstrate how STEM skills impact healthcare and medical innovation
• Provide direct interaction with working engineers and manufacturing professionals
• Complete Engineering Merit Badge requirements in a professional environment

For SigmaPro

• Showcase advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities
• Support workforce development and STEM education initiatives
• Strengthen community engagement and corporate citizenship
• Inspire future engineers and manufacturing professionals

Program Experience

• Scouts will participate in guided engineering activities led by SigmaPro engineers and staff, including:
• Reverse engineering medical components
• Exploring engineering disciplines and career pathways
• Learning how products move from design to production
• Participating in a hands-on engineering design challenge
• Examining manufacturing materials and automation systems
• Discussing engineering ethics and the role of Professional Engineers

The event is structured to complete Engineering Merit Badge requirements through interactive engagement and direct observation.

Key Event Features

Real Manufacturing Environment

Participants will learn inside an active precision medical manufacturing facility.

Direct Access to Engineers

Scouts will interact with engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.

Small Group Experience

Attendance is intentionally capped to ensure meaningful engagement and discussion.

Hands-On STEM Learning

Activities focus on practical engineering concepts, systems thinking, materials, manufacturing, and problem solving.

Confidentiality and Facility Access

Due to the proprietary nature of SigmaPro’s manufacturing processes and customer work, all participating Scouts and parents/guardians will be required to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) prior to entering the facility.

Registration Notes

• $25 per participant
• Limited to 15 Scouts initially
• Pre-registration required
• NDA completion required before participation
• Closed-toe shoes and safety compliance required