Engineers in Manufacturing System roles are the ones responsible for individual production lines that operate hundreds of machineries at a given time. They are also responsible for supplier improvement and the overall quality of the outputs produced by their production lines. This is a Big challenge!
For many years theoretical manufacturing systems have been introduced in this field to improve the operational and quality aspects of production lines. These systems range from complex data collection methods to housekeeping methods.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities which will include
• Lectures and Seminars
• Group Problem Solving Activities
• Individual study which enable students to improve research skills

The module tutor will direct the student to the latest academic papers for each area of study
Technical manuals for equipment used

• Six Sigma for Managers: 24 Lessons to Understand and Apply Six Sigma Principles in Any Organization G.Brue , (The McGraw-Hill Professional Education Series) Spiral-bound –(2005)
• Statistical Analysis Software

1. Ability to define & analyse lean methodologies used to improve quality and management of manufacturing process and systems (AHEP 3: P1, G1

2. Ability to statistical software and methods to critique and optimise the quality performance of a manufacturing process (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA3b, G1)

3. Knowledge and Understanding of the commercial, economic and environmental context of manufacturing process systems (AHEP 3: EL2, G1)

4. Ability to critique and apply results using your knowledge of lean manufacturing methods to improve manufacturing production performance and outputs (AHEP 3: D4,P7)

2000 word written Assignment; Learning Outcomes 2,3, 4 (70%) Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM2b, EA3b, EL2, D4, P7, G1. 10-15-minute Group Presentation including (Q&A) ; Learning outcomes 1 (30%) Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes P1, G1.

Formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class; Information on how to undertake presentations will be provided in tutorial sessions and academic skills advisors will be available to guide and advise on how to undertake presentations.

Formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.