Engineering

Engineering

1. Design

   • Design Process
     • 12-Step Model
       • 1.) Define the Problem
       • 2.) Brainstorm
       • 3.) Research/Generate Ideas
       • 4.) Identify Criteria/ Constraints
       • 5.) Explore Possibilities
       • 6.) Select an Approach
       • 7.) Develop a Design Proposal
       • 8.) Make a Model or Prototype
       • 9.) Test and Evaluate
       • 10.) Refine the Design
       • 11.) Create/Make
       • 12.) Communicate process and results
     • 5 Step Design Process (Goal)
       • 1.) Ask
       • 2.) Imagine
       • 3.) Plan
       • 4.) Create
       • 5.) Improve
   • Problem Solving
   • Sequential
   • Iteration
   • Plan
   • Critieria
   • Constraints
   • Design Brief
   • Model
   • Prototype
   • Design Proposal

2. Types of Engineers

   • Electrical
   • Nuclear
   • Mechanical
   • Industrial
   • Civil
   • Chemical
   • Biomedical
   • Architectural
   • Petroleum
   • Agricultural
   • Marine
   • Aerospace

3. Teams

   • Collaboration
   • Virtual
     • Geographically dispersed
     • Work toward common purpose
     • Forces Driving Growth
       • Globalization of Markets
       • Enterprise wide initiatives
       • Need for cost reduction
       • Pressure for faster time to market
       • Remote communication tools
   • Concensus
     • Ten Steps for reaching concensus
       • 1.) Define the purpose
       • 2.) Use data to make decisions
       • 3.)Come Prepared
       • 4.) Share Thoughts
       • 5.) Listen
       • 6.) Clarify Issues
       • 7.) Confront ideas, not people
       • 8.)Value different Opinions
       • 9.) Make quality decisions
       • 10.) Share thoughts and see project through
   • Creativity

4. History

   • Design and the Industrial Revolution
     • Began in England around 1750
     • Went from craftbased system to industrial system
   • The American System
     • Large Scale production for mass markets
     • Products made to precise design standards
     • Use of interchangeable parts
     • Expanded use of machine tools
     • Unskilled labor performing simple operations