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AC 2012-4185: SURVEY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY EXPECTA-TIONS BASED ON THE SME FOUR PILLARS OF MANUFACTURINGENGINEERING

Prof. Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Paul Nutter, C.Mfg.E., C.Q.E., C.Q.A., is an Associate Professor in the Department of TechnologicalStudies at Ohio Northern University. He has been teaching manufacturing technology since 2000, and has26 years of experience in industrial and manufacturing engineering, primarily with Rockwell Automotive.Nutter is active in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as Faculty Advisor for SME Student ChapterS186, and was the 2011 Chair of the SME Technical Community Steering Committee. He previouslyserved as Chair of the 2009 and 2010 Automated Manufacturing and Assembly Community, the 2007 and2008 Simulation Technical Group, on the 2006 Member Council, and the 2005 Student Relations Sub-committee. He has also participated on various committees for annual conferences and youth activities,and he received the 2009 national SME Award of Merit.

c©American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

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Survey of Manufacturing Company Expectations Based on the

SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Abstract

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has published a detailed study of manufacturing

educational needs entitled Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing

Education. A principle component of the study is the organization and visual representation of

the key topics for manufacturing education into a graphical form designated the Four Pillars of

Manufacturing Engineering

To assist in program and curriculum improvement of our manufacturing technology major, a

survey has been conducted of alumni, employers, advisory board members and other associates

of our program. The topics identified in the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering were

specified along with others, and respondents were asked to indicate (in their opinion) how

important each topic was for our graduates. This paper summarizes and analyzes the results of

this and some previous surveys, and indicates appropriate curriculum revisions to best satisfy the

current and anticipated needs of our manufacturing company ‘customers.’

Major Points:

Brief description of our manufacturing technology program

Explanation of the multiple surveys, objectives of each, and methodologies used to gather

data

Documentation of data received, summary and analysis of results, and listing of significant

comments by respondents

Implications of the results for adjustments in subject matter topics, applications and

technologies for our curriculum and similar programs

This paper provides documentation and evaluation of some manufacturing company priorities for

a manufacturing technology program. This can benefit similar programs considering their

effectiveness to fulfill the expectations of the manufacturing industry, and enhance the job-

readiness of students to better serve these ‘customers’ of our academic services.

An additional benefit of this survey and evaluation is the validation of the topics and structure of

the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering, with the opportunity to contribute to evolutionary

improvement if appropriate.

Institutional Context

The Manufacturing Technology major at our university is offered in the Department of

Technological Studies, which is designed to prepare students for careers in professional and

technical fields throughout industry. Classroom activities feature application-oriented

experiences that reinforce the theory presented in lecture and readings to provide broad,

foundational experiences in cutting edge technologies and applied sciences. Course work and

associated laboratory assignments place emphasis on researching, designing, experimenting,

fabricating, and managing. The manufacturing program is accredited by ATMAE. 1

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Beginning in the 2011 to 2012 academic year our school transitioned from quarters to semesters,

and required significant adjustments to the subject matter presented in a variety of classes.

Several classes have been consolidated, requiring elimination of some specific topics. To assist

in the determination of the highest value topics that manufacturing companies are expecting of

new graduates, it was decided to conduct a survey of this population.

Survey Background and Process

We have conducted a variety of surveys over the last several years to assist in this process.

These were normally presented to our industrial advisory board and alums of our program,

testing the topics currently being taught or considered, and requesting suggested additions.

Some of these results are summarized in Appendix A.

In June of 2011 the Manufacturing Education and Research Community of the Society of

Manufacturing Engineers (SME) presented “Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for

Manufacturing Education.”2 (Additional information is available at the website

www.Curricula2015.com). Within this document they organized the body of knowledge topics

for certified manufacturing technologists and certified manufacturing engineers into a visual

model, titled the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering. These topics were derived from the

ABET criteria for Manufacturing Engineering Programs (see Appendix B). It was decided to use

these topics in the survey and to have respondents rate their importance for a Manufacturing

Technology program.

A preliminary survey to a limited population was conducted and presented at the ATMAE

Annual Conference.3 Thirty-one respondents in this initial study provided some direction for my

fall classes, and guidance for revisions to a this extensive survey. Summarized results from this

survey can be found in Appendix C.

To expand the audience and participation it was decided the utilize SurveyMonkey with the

“Select Plan” permitting unlimited questions and responses. Requests for participation were

broadcast through a variety of channels. These included the ASEE Engineering Technology

Listserv, the SME electronic newsletter, and LinkedIn, along with direct emails to our programs

industrial advisory board, manufacturing alumni, employers of graduates and interns/co-ops, and

managers who have supported our program.

The specific invitation to participate was as follows:

“If you have industrial or academic manufacturing experience please submit this survey of

subjects for manufacturing technology or engineering technology programs. These are derived

primarily from the SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering, with ABET foundations.

This should take 10-15 minutes; your specific answers are anonymous. Completing this survey

will enter you into a drawing for a $20 gift card.”

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Within the survey the following basic instructions were provided:

“This survey is to assist in program and curriculum improvement of manufacturing technology

programs at undergraduate educational institutions. These manufacturing related subjects are

derived primarily from the SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering as presented in

Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing Education, June, 2011, with

ABET foundations. Please indicate your opinion as to the importance of these subjects for

graduates of a manufacturing technology or engineering technology program. Choose N/A if

unable to answer objectively.

“This survey should take 10-15 minutes. Your feedback is important to improve these kinds of

programs, and will be presented at professional conferences. Your specific answers are

anonymous. Completing this survey will enter you into a drawing for a $20 gift.”

There were 91 topics specified in the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering, plus five

miscellaneous subjects were added, bringing the total number to 96 topics. These were divided

into eleven categories of questions based on the groupings identified in the above document.

The respondents were asked to rate each topic in the following degrees of importance:

‘Not Important’, ‘Important’, ‘Very Important’, ‘Extremely Important’, or ‘N/A’.

As an example, the question “How important is knowledge of these Products Design subjects?”

resulted in high ratings for ‘CAD/CAM/CAE’ and ‘Tolerance Analysis/GD&T’, and low ratings

for ‘Marketing/Sales’ and ‘Intellectual Property Protection’.

Survey Results

A total of 106 individuals participated in the survey. The following pages provide the ranked

order of results for those deemed more important to ensure emphasis in our program, and also of

those deemed of lesser importance as candidates for reduced emphasis in our curriculum. The

full list of ranked topics and ratings can be found in Attachment D.

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Top 32 survey topics in ranked order. These represent the highest 33% of those presented.

Ranked Order Rating

Average

Problem Analysis and Solving 3.55

Metals 3.45

Continuous Improvement/Lean 3.41

Fabrication 3.37

CAD/CAM/CAE 3.37

Material Removal 3.36

Tolerance Analysis/GD&T 3.31

Project Management 3.31

Joining, Welding & Assembly 3.30

Print Reading 3.29

CNC/PLC/Computer Control 3.28

Process Planning & Development 3.26

Design for X (Mfg/Assy/Maint. Etc.) 3.22

Statistical Control Methods 3.21

Quality Systems & Standards (incl. ISO/TS) 3.20

Plastics/Polymers 3.19

Human Factors, Ergonomics, Safety 3.18

Inspection/Test/Validation 3.15

Drawing/Engineering Graphics 3.14

Customer Focus 3.11

Mechanics of Materials 3.10

Process Development and Test 3.08

Heat Treatment 3.07

Product Prototype Build and Test 3.07

Process Documentation/Work Instructions 3.06

Casting and Molding 3.04

Composites 3.03

Production/Mfg. System Design 3.01

Concurrent Engineering 3.00

Control Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) 3.00

Automated Systems (Hard/Flexible) 3.00

Metrology 3.00

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Bottom 32 survey topics in ranked order. These represent the lowest 33% of those presented.

Ranked Order Rating

Average

Personnel Management 2.63

Die/Mold Design 2.62

Customer and Field Service 2.62

Education and Training 2.62

Process Research & Development 2.61

Product Liability 2.58

Bulk and Continuous Flow 2.57

Fluid Mechanics 2.56

Enterprise Wide Systems Integration 2.54

Theory of Constraints concepts 2.54

Organizational Design & Management 2.53

Gage Design 2.52

Information Technology 2.52

Accounting/Finance/Economics 2.49

Operation Research/Forecasting 2.45

Fluids 2.44

Cutting Tool Design 2.44

Natural Materials 2.40

Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer 2.39

Database Systems (MIS, etc.) 2.38

Ceramics 2.37

Labor Relations 2.35

Intellectual Property Protection 2.33

Nanotechnology 2.31

Packaging Systems 2.28

Infrastructure/Plant Location 2.24

Hybrids 2.22

Glasses 2.20

Marketing/Sales 2.19

Auto ID Technologies/Radio Frequency ID 2.08

Foams 2.06

Can speak any foreign language 1.94

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Analysis of Results

All topics identified in the top 33% seemed very appropriate for emphasis in our program.

However there were several surprises among those in the lower tier. Based upon previous

surveys, recommendations from our advisory board, and the experience of the author of this

paper, it was anticipated that the following would have rated more highly:

1. Can speak any foreign language

2. Auto ID/radio frequency ID

3. Nanotechnology

4. Labor relations

Some comments from the respondents are listed below. Some related to specific topics, but

others of a more general nature:

1. “Each category depends upon the industry a student will work in.”

2. “Depends on degree level.” (two year or four year)

3. “Need the basics because the industry will determine the specialization.”

4. “Understanding of why we do what we do is needed.”

5. “Rapid prototyping/additive manufacturing is the future of manufacturing.”

6. “Continued reduction in line widths will drive need for nanotechnology.”

7. “Speaking a foreign language is an advantage.”

8. “Language depends on which language. Example: Spanish more valuable than Swahili.”

9. “A lot of this depends on the level of the degree. Associates need to be more hands on

with a general understanding of business and lean manufacturing. Based upon nearly 100

intern visits to companies, bachelor degree students need four things: first-technical

skills; second-lean manufacturing; third-interpersonal (communications) skills; and

fourth-leadership skill to get things done (accomplish projects) with minimal

supervision.”

Resulting Curriculum Adjustments

In response to the priorities reflected in this and the referenced prior surveys several topics

previously included in my manufacturing management, quality assurance, work measurement,

and digital manufacturing courses have been eliminated or reduced in emphasis. Some have

gotten increased emphasis. The reductions are largely in response to course consolidations

during our transition from quarters to semesters. Most of the topics not specified below continue

to be covered within our curriculum.

Topics getting a reduced emphasis include the following:

Radio frequency identification and Bar-coding

Outsourcing as a supply chain strategy

MRP and ERP systems

Short-term scheduling

Theory of Constraints

Maintenance management and reliability

Forecasting

Time-studies

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These have gotten increased emphasis:

Project management

Lean manufacturing

ISO-QS-TS standards

Problem-solving

Tools of TQM

Statistical process control

Ergonomics/human factors engineering

GD&T/tolerance analysis

Print reading

Additional Analysis Opportunity’s

It was noted by a respondent from SME that although the scale of importance is significant, this

survey does not provide an indication of the depth of understanding needed for these individual

topics. The survey was already in progress at that point. It is recognized that some of the high

priority topics may only require an awareness and basic familiarity, whereas others may need

significant investment by students to achieve the level of competency companies would expect

from our graduates. Follow-up surveys may be issued to distinguish these points.

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Appendix A

Results from past survey of industrial advisory board, alumni, and companies for manufacturing

management and quality assurance classes.

Ranked Summary of Survey of Topics for Manufacturing Management, 08-29-2005

Quality Assurance and Work Measurement.3

Survey of Technological Studies Industrial Advisory Board members to improve curriculum in above

courses.

3 = Extemely Important / 2 = Somewhat Important / 1 = Good to Know / 0 = Of little or no value

Leave blank if you have no opinion, or you are not familiar with the topic.

Manufacturing Management

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Avg.

Ethics in Business 3 3 3 3 12/4 3.00

Safety Considerations 3 3 3 3 3 15/5 3.00

+World Competition 3 3/1 3.00

+Globalization (Learn foreign language) 3 3/1 3.00

+Networking (Join Profess. or Service Groups) 3 3/1 3.00

+Problem Solving 3 3/1 3.00

+Continuing Education 3 3/1 3.00

Conflict Resolution / Negotiation Skills 3 3 2 3 3 14/5 2.80

Teamwork / Self-Directed Work Teams 3 2 3 3 3 14/5 2.80

Contracts / Project Specifications 3 3 2 2 3 13/5 2.60

Environmental Considerations 3 3 2 3 2 13/5 2.60

Other Manuf. Sys (Lean Mfg./Six Sigma/TOC) 2 3 2 3 10/4 2.50

Design of Manufacturing Processes (DFX) 2 3 2 2 3 12/5 2.40

Industrial Maint (Total Prev. & Pred. 2 3 2 2 3 12/5 2.40

Project Planning & Management 3 2 2 3 2 12/5 2.40

Concurrent Engineering 2 2 3 7/3 2.33

Machine Capacity Analysis 2 3 2 7/3 2.33

Engineering Functions and Activities 3 2 2 2 9/4 2.25

Human Resources Management 3 3 1 2 9/4 2.25

Labor Relations 3 1 2 3 9/4 2.25

Machine cycles, feeds, speeds, & capacity anal. 2 3 1 2 3 11/5 2.20

Just In Time / Kanban Principles 2 2 4/2 2.00

Manuf. Mgt Background & Modern Practices 3 2 1 2 8/4 2.00

Outsourcing / Off-Shore Manufacturing 1 3 2 6/3 2.00

Production Systems: JIT / Kanban 2 2 3 2 1 10/5 2.00

Productivity and Manufacturing Management 3 1 2 2 2 10/5 2.00

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) 2 3 1 6/3 2.00

Inventory Management 2 2 1 2 2 9/5 1.80

Product Lifecycle Management 2 1 2 1 3 9/5 1.80

Production Planning and Control 3 1 2 2 1 9/5 1.80

Quality Based Mgt. Sys (ISO/QS 9000 & TS) 2 2 1 2 2 9/5 1.80

Industrial Equipment 2 1 2 2 7/4 1.75

Materials Handling 3 1 1 2 7/4 1.75

Modern Management Systems 3 1 1 2 7/4 1.75

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Automatic Identification and Bar-coding 1 2 3 1 1 8/5 1.60

Physical Facilities 3 1 1 1 2 8/5 1.60

Supply Chain Management 2 2 1 2 1 8/5 1.60

Intern’l Business Mgt./Technology Transfer 1 2 3/2 1.50

Organization & Planning for Manufacturing 2 1 1 2 6/4 1.50

Reverse Engineering 2 1 3/2 1.50

Plant Layouts 2 1 1 2 1 7/5 1.40

Purchasing / Just-In-Time considerations 2 1 1 2 1 7/5 1.40

Quality Assurance and Work Measurement #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Avg.

Reading Part Print Specs/Geometric Toleancing 3 3 3 3 3 15/5 3.00

Quality Problem-Solving Tools 3 3 2 3 3 14/5 2.80

Human Factors Engineering / Ergonomics 3 3 2 3 3 14/5 2.80

Statistical Process Control Principles 2 3 2 3 3 13/5 2.60

Machine & Process Capability Studies 3 3 1 3 3 13/5 2.60

Lean Manufacturing 2 3 2 3 10/4 2.50

Frequency Histograms & Checklists 2 3 2 3 2 12/5 2.40

Ford 8-Disciplines 3 1 3 7/3 2.33

Quality Control 3 3 1 2 9/4 2.25

Total Quality Management 3 2 2 2 9/4 2.25

Quality Assurance 2 3 1 2 8/4 2.00

Variable Control Charts (SPC) 1 3 1 2 3 10/5 2.00

Six Sigma 1 3 2 2 8/4 2.00

ISO & QS9000, TS 16949 2 2 2 6/3 2.00

Methods Engineering and Analysis 2 2 1 3 8/4 2.00

Automatic ID and Data Capture 2 3 1 6/3 2.00

Attribute Control Charts (SPC) 1 3 1 2 2 9/5 1.80

Quality Background & History 3 1 1 2 7/4 1.75

Gage Practice Lab. 1 3 1 2 7/4 1.75

Process Charting Techniques 2 2 1 2 7/4 1.75

Operations Analysis 2 1 1 3 7/4 1.75

Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts 1 1 3 5/3 1.67

Work Measurement-Time studies 2 1 1 2 2 8/5 1.60

Work Measurement-Work Sampling 2 1 1 2 6/4 1.50

Predetermined Time Systems/M.O.S.T. System 2 1 1 4/3 1.33

Standard Data 2 1 1 1 5/4 1.25

Advisory Board Member Comments:

I considered operations analysis to be equivalent to Process analysis which would include topics like Mistake

proofing and FMEA’s (Jim Swick)

I truly believe that our young professionals entering the work force need to be able to not only understand the

principles and theory but, apply them as well. This is where I feel Honda struggles with young engineers who do not

have the hands on applications. (Paul Dentinger)

(Following from Jeff Okrutny)

The need for design engineering teams to work CONCURRENTLY with manufacturing engineering teams to

compress the product development cycle = CIM.

Globalization of manufacturing; China; off-shore manufacturing with design in USA; new graduates should give

VERY SERIOUS consideration to accepting an offshore assignment for an American company to learn how global

manuf. is evolving.

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Safety = #1 = In every class – every lab – one safety question on every exam. The (eye, finger, foot, …, LIFE ) you

save may be your own – or your best friend’s.

Ethics = the recent “creative accounting” scandals in corporate America have caused the loss of millions of $ and

the loss of public confidence. If it “feels wrong” – it probably is. Be responsible, ethical and moral. It’s work (not

fun, not a place to collect benefits) it’s work!

Globalization = We are part of a global economy (like it or not). Understand that there is VALUE (to your career)

by learning a foreign language (especially Spanish and Chinese).

Continuing education = you will NOT learn all that you need to know in four-years at ONU – learning is a life-

long process. There is a five-year half-life to technical knowledge – stay informed – take classes – attend professional

seminars - read journals.

Networking = You WILL change employers SEVERAL times during your career. Lifetime employment is gone

(with few exceptions). Understand that is WHO you know that is more important than WHAT you know when the

time comes to change employers. Learn to network. Develop many contacts outside your company – within your

industry – globally if possible. Write papers – be a speaker at a technical conference – teach a class – join community

service group (Optomists, Rotary, United Way, …).

Learn to lead = Corporate America needs problem solvers. Ask intelligent questions. Present alternative

solutions. Think outside of the box. Become recoginized as a “go-to” person who gets things done – on time – on

budget – with creativity.

Fire safety demonstration and HazMat demonstration = Modern manufacturing processes use many items that

can become hazardous. A live event (a real fire) with assistance from the Lima Fire Department and HazMat team

would be a great SME event!

Whenever possible invite speakers from industry to the classroom; the students need to learn how reality differs

from classroom.

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Appendix B - The SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering – Represented as a Structure

Reference: Presentation at the SME Annual Meeting June 2011:

THE FOUR PILLARS OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Robert Mott1, Hugh Jack

2, Venkitaswamy Raju

3, Mark Stratton

4

1 Robert Mott, Professor Emeritus of Engineering Technology, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, USA, [email protected]

2 Hugh Jack, Professor of Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan,

USA, [email protected] 3 Venkitaswamy Raju, Vice Chancellor, VIT University, Vellore, India, [email protected]

4 Mark Stratton, Member and Industry Relations Manager, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Dearborn, Michigan, USA,

[email protected]

Metals Glasses

Plastics/Polymers Nanotechnology

Composites Foams

Ceramics Hybrids

Fluids Natural Materials

Visualization of the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering --- Represented as a Structure

PRODUCT PRODUCING ENTERPRISE

Customer Focus - Quality & Continuous Improvement - Metrology - SPC - Problem Analysis (FMEA, DOE, etc.) - Capability Analysis - Reliability

Systems Thinking - Product Design - Manufacturing Processes - Production System Design - Measurement of Process Variables - Process Improvement

P1 P2 P3 P4

Engineering Sciences Product Design Production System Quality and

Design Continuous Improvement

Materials and Product, Tooling and Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes Assembly Engineering and Operations Competitiveness

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Physics, Chemistry, Bioscience Interpersonal Skills, Negotiating, Conflict Management, Innovation, Creativity

Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Probability, Statistics Written and Oral Communication, Presentation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Knowledge

Materials Process Design

Automated Systems Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes Equipment/Tool Design and Control Management

Mechanics of Materials Intellectual Property Protection Facility Planning/Plant Layout Quality Systems and Standards

Fluid Mechanics Design Management Process Planning and Development Statistical Control Methods

Engineering Sciences Product Design Production System Design Quality and Continuous Improvement

Statics and Dynamics Market/Sales/Life Cycle Analysis Infrastructure/Plant Location Customer Focus

Design for X (Mfg/Assy/Maint, etc.) Process Documentation/ Work Instr. Capability Analysis

Materials Drawing/Engineering Graphics Tool and Equipment Selection Inspection/Test/Validation

Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer Simulation/Engineering Design Capacity Planning Problem Analysis & Solving

Electrical Circuits/Electronics Concurrent Engineering Production/Mfg System Design Factor Analysis (DOE/Correlation)

Product Liability Maintenance Systems Continuous Improvement/Lean

Envir. Protection/Waste Mgt. Customer and Field Service

Process Design

CAD/CAM/CAE Production System Build & Test Metrology

Tolerance Analysis/GD&T Human Factors, Ergonomics, Safety Reliability Analysis

Material Removal Product Prototype Build and Test Control Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) Organizational Design & Management

Fabrication Process Development and Test Packaging Systems Project Management

Process Research and Development Automated Systems and Control Manufacturing Management

Manufacturing Processes Simulation/Process Analysis Power Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) Strategic Planning/Global Compet.

Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing Computer Systems and Networks Labor Relations

Heat Treatment Equipment/Tool Design Information Technology Education & Training

Hot and Cold Forming Print Reading Automated Systems (Hard/Flexible) Personnel Management

Casting and Molding Rapid Prototyping CNC/PLC/Computer Control Human Behavior/Leadership

Bulk and Continuous Flow Die/Mold Design Accounting/Finance/Economics

Material Handling and Packaging Gage Design Business/Engrg Ethics/Social Resp.

Joining, Welding and Assembly Cutting Tool Design Database Systems (MIS, etc.) Operations Research/Forecasting

Finishing Work Holding Tool Design Enterprise Wide Systems Integration Supply Chain & Logistics

Hand Tool Use & Machine Operating Machine Design Standards, Laws, Regulations

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Appendix C - Preliminary survey of topics for ATMAE conference

Scoring: 1 = Little or no value . 2 = Somewhat important . 3 = Important . 4 = Extremely important . A

vera

ges

Problem Analysis and Solving 3.70

CAD/CAM/CAE 3.63



Design for X (Mfg/Assy/Maint.,etc.) 3.48



Tolerance/Analysis/GD&T 3.43

Process Research and Development 3.43

Simulation for Process Analysis 3.41

Process Planning and Development 3.41

Simulation for Engineering Design 3.40


Equipment Cycle-time Optimization 3.39

Print Reading 3.38


Customer Focus 3.37

Capacity Planning 3.36

Time-study/Work Measurement 3.36

Human Behavior/Leadership 3.34

Metals 3.29



Tool and Equipment Selection 3.25

Quality Systems & Standards (ISO/TS) 3.25

Fabrication 3.24

Electrical Circuits/Electronics 3.21

Production System Build and Test 3.21




Business/Engrg. Ethics/Social Resp. 3.19



Process Documentation/ Work Instr. 3.17

Work Holding Tool Design 3.15

Design Management 3.13

Electrical/Electronics Manuf. 3.07



Capability Analysis 3.04

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Machine Design 3.04

Material Handling & Packaging 3.04

Facility Planning /Plant Layout 3.03

Product Life Cycle Analysis 3.03


Reliability Analysis 3.00



Finishing 2.96

Computer Systems and Networks 2.96

Power Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) 2.96

Strategic Planning/Global Competition 2.93


Metrology 2.89

Factor Analysis (DOE/Correlation) 2.88

Maintenance Systems 2.86


Env.Prot./Waste Mgt./ISO14000/Green 2.85



Standards, Laws, Regulations 2.80

Statics and Dynamics 2.78

Hot and Cold Forming 2.74



Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts 2.74

Hand Tool Use & Machine Operating 2.72

Gage Design 2.70




Supply Chain & Logistics 2.64


Composites 2.62

Rapid Prototyping 2.56

Heat Treatment 2.52



Auto. ID & Radio Frequency ID (RFID) 2.48





Enterprise Wide Systems Integration 2.44



Fluids 2.40

Can speak any Foreign Language 2.40

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Knows Japanese 2.27


Knows Chinese 2.24

Knows Spanish 2.24

Hybrids 2.20


Nanotechnology 2.04

Ceramics 2.00

Knows German 1.90

Foams 1.88

Glasses 1.81

Knows French 1.29

Knows Russian 1.25

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Appendix D- Full list of survey topics in ranked order

Ranked Order Rating

Average Problem Analysis and Solving 3.55

Metals 3.45


Fabrication 3.37

CAD/CAM/CAE 3.37


Tolerance Analysis/GD&T 3.31



Print Reading 3.29


Process Planning & Development 3.26

Design for X (Mfg/Assy/Maint. Etc.) 3.22


Quality Systems & Standars (incl. ISO/TS) 3.20





Customer Focus 3.11



Heat Treatment 3.07


Process Documentation/Work Instructions 3.06


Composites 3.03





Metrology 3.00

Hot and Cold Forming 2.99

Tool and Equipment Selection 2.98

Electrical Circuits/Electronics 2.95

Finishing 2.94

Business & Engineering Ethics/

Social Responsibility

2.92

Hand Tool Use & Machine Operating 2.88

Supply Chain Mgt. & Logistics 2.88

Product Life Cycle Analysis 2.85

Simulation for Engineering Design 2.85

Human Behavior/Leadership 2.85

Environ. Protection/Green/Waste Mgt/

Sustainability/ISO14000

2.84

Facility Planning/Plant Layout 2.82

Reliability Analysis 2.82

Capability Analysis 2.81

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Statics and Dynamics 2.80

Capacity Planning 2.79

Rapid Prototyping/Additive Manufacturing 2.77

Work Holding Tool Design 2.76

Power Systems (Mech/Elec/Fluid) 2.76

Material Handling and Packaging 2.75

Machine Design 2.75

Computer Systems and Networks 2.75

Time-study/Work Measurement 2.75

Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing 2.73

Factor Analysis (DOE/Correlation) 2.72

Design Mangement 2.71

Simulation for Process Analysis 2.71

Production System Build and Test 2.71

Equipment Cycle-time Optimization 2.69

Maintenance Systems 2.68

Strategic Planning/Global Competition 2.65

Standards, Laws, Regulations 2.65





Process Research & Development 2.61




Enterprise Wide Systems Integraton 2.54

Theory of Constraints concepts 2.54


Gage Design 2.52




Fluids 2.44





Ceramics 2.37



Nanotechnology 2.31



Hybrids 2.22

Glasses 2.20


Auto ID Technologies/Radio Frequency ID 2.08

Foams 2.06

Can speak any foreign language 1.94

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Bibliography

1. XXX University 2011-12 Catalog, pp. 133-134, with revisions.

2. Curricula 2015: A Four Year Strategic Plan for Manufacturing Education, SME

Manufacturing Education and Research Community, June 2011

3. Summary of Survey of Topics for Manufacturing Management, Quality Assurance and

Work Measurement, XXXXX, 2005

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