This module will be delivered over one semester through a variety of activities which will include:
• Lectures and Seminars / Labs
• Group Problem Solving Activities
• Manufacturing Project Management contextualised by use of case study analysis

Blended mixture of lectures, interactive group tutorials and seminars/labs will allow you to understand in theory and applied practical terms the use of ICT and associated hardware to analyse and evaluate problems thus creating effective solutions.

A total of 36 hours of contact time (3 hours per week) will be utilised.
This will be supported by 114 hours of independent study where you will have the opportunity to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on your case study and revision for the examination.

This module will introduce management aspects implemented by engineers to produce products from concept to completion. You will learn about project management engineering tools used in the manufacturing environment. These tools will cover the management of complex interactions between materials and design, selection of manufacturing processes and the potential of future technologies.

With the transition toward Industry 4.0, you will study the role of technology (ICT) and any associated hardware/ Machinery in today’s and tomorrow’s manufacturing factory. You also learn how and when to implement technology to successfully complete projects on time, create, manufacture, analyse designs for quality.

Indicative Module content may include: Design of Process flow charts, Manufacturing Process Selection for designs, D/PFMEA, Supply chain Management, Material Requirement Planning, Bill of Materials, Cost Analysis, Manufacturing drawing analysis, Quality Measurement using modern metrology equipment and Industry 4.0 Building Blocks.

Hawkins, W.M, (2013)-Automating Manufacturing Operations: The Penultimate Approach, Momentum Press
Brecher,C , (2015)- Advances in Production Technology; Springer
Skalpakjian, S & Schmid, S (Author), (2019) Manufacturing Engineering & Technology: Pearson
British Standards and ISO Standards

Smart Zone Manufacturing and Measurement Equipment as appropriate
The following software or suitable alternative:
CAD Software ie Autodesk Inventor / Fusion360
Granta Design CES Software
Computer Based Lab for
Microsoft Project Management
Mind Genius Business

1. Demonstrate understanding of the various planning and management tools used in a manufacturing environment (AHEP 3: EL3b, P1)

2. Ability to select appropriate manufacturing processes for a given scenario considering technical and financial constraints. (AHEP 3: P7)

3. Ability to apply manufacturing management tools to plan and deliver a design concept to completion (AHEP 3: EL3b, EL6, P1, G1)

4. Critically appraise the competitive advantage of modern manufacturing technology considering the commercial, economic and environmental challenges of manufacturing. (AHEP 3:EA3b, D3b, EL4, P7)

You will be required to complete two individual elements of summative assessment as follows:

1.5 Hours Examination; Learning Outcomes 1 (50%) Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EL3b, P1. 1500-word written Manufacturing Case study Assignment; Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 (50%). Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA3b, D3b, EL3b, EL4, EL6, P1, P7, G1.

Formative guidance, exam revision and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class Information on how to solve manufacturing case studies will be provided in tutorial sessions and academic skills advisors will be available to guide and advise on how write academic assignments.