The Industrial Engineering program at Universidad Icesi led a systematic review of its curriculum to foster the development of high-level competencies related to life cycle thinking and the impact of engineering solutions in a global context. A new Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) course integrated into the curriculum and results from two final course projects developed by students in collaboration with the community are presented. The first project involves the redesign of a table-tennis racket using 3D printing, and the second project developed a low-cost biodigester to supply energy in rural areas. This redesigned LCE course has remarkably improved students' competencies in designing and solving engineering problems with a sustainable approach.