Learning Objectives
Give an overview of concepts and methods of systems engineering and management• Considerations of life cycles, requirements, and
configuration and cost management Standards, metrics, architectures, integration, and
evaluation will be discussed Structured methods, decision analysis, and quality
engineering foundations are emphasized Case studies from a variety of industrial contexts are
presented and discussed
Background and Purpose
System engineering addresses various needs to be more effective and efficient in:• Development and acquisition of new systems
• Operation and support of systems already in use Survey of relevant tools and techniques
• Their relationships to effective systems engineering management
Textbook
System Engineering Management, third edition (2004) by Blanchard, Benjamin SNew York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Hardcover List Price: $110.00ISBN: 0-471-29176-5 Superbookdeals.com $64.78 (new)Amazon.com $100.06 (new)Half.com $60.00 (used)Matador Bookstore $88.25 (used)
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Contact Info
David Shternberg• BS Manufacturing Systems Engineering• MS Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management• General Manager, Maintco Corporation, Burbank
E-mail Address (use all three)• CSUN - [email protected]• Work - [email protected]• Home – [email protected]
Work 818-655-6401 Cell 818-521-0751 Meeting by appointment only 6-7PM EA1308
My Work Experience
Israeli Air Force • F-16 Mechanic 1980-1981• F-16 Mechanical Systems Instructor 1981-1984
Israeli Aircraft Industries 1984-1986• Ground test inspector
CRANE Hydro-Aire, Burbank CA 1986-2003• Mfg Engineer, Producibility Mgr, Lean & Cont Improvement Mgr
Eaton Aerospace, Los Angeles Jan-2004 - July 2005• Manufacturing Manager• Mfg Eng & Fabrication Focus Factory Manager• Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineering Manager
Maintco Corporation, Burbank, Aug-2005 – July 2006• General Manager
Eaton Aerospace, Los Angeles July-2006 - Present• Manufacturing Engineering Manager
My Academic Records
Holtz Academy of Aviation Technology, Tel-Aviv, Israel 1975-1980• Certified Aircraft Technician• Associate Engineer
Santa Monica College 1989-1993• AA Degree
California State University, Northridge 1994-1999• BS Mfg Systems Engineering
California State University, Northridge 2001-2003• MS Mfg Systems Engineering & Management
Part-time MSEM faculty member since Jan 2004
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Class Material
Website URL• http://www.csun.edu/~shternberg/mse607b.htm
MSE607B Course Page• Login: shternberg• Password: mse607b
Class Syllabus PowerPoint Presentations Schedule of classes My E-mail and phone numbers
Reading Assignments
Essential for interaction and understanding Read assigned chapter prior to class Prepare to discuss issues/questions Preparation will make the course more interesting Pop-quiz may be given Next week’s assignment
• Chapter 1 – Introduction to Systems Engineering
(pp. 1-45)
Course Performance Evaluation Structure
25 % Mid-Term Chapters 1-4 25 % Final Exam (comprehensive) 35 % Team Research Project 5 % Attendance and professionalism 10 % Participation and active learning (based in part
on Partnership Peer Review Reports) Letter-Grade Scale Plus/Minus will be used Score Grade Score Grade
90-100 A 70-74 C
88-89 A- 68-69 C-
85-87 B+ 60-67 D
80-84 B 58-59 D-
78-79 B- 0-57 F
75-77 C+
Standard Operating Procedures
Encouraged to maintain personal and professional standards consistent with The Fundamental Principles of the Code of Ethics of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET):
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:• Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of
human welfare• Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the
public, their employers and clients• Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the
engineering profession• Supporting the professional technical societies of their
disciplines
Student Roles & Responsibilities
Attend class sessions and to be prompt Be a team player Submit original work only
• I was a student too… Be considerate and respectful of one another Get the job done right and on time Budgeting 5-6 hours per week for this course, in
addition to class attendance, is not unreasonable
Course Overview
Chapter 1Introduction to Systems Engineering
Abbreviated introduction to some of the key terms and definitions inherent in the discussions throughout subsequent chapters• Systems• System Analysis• System Science• System Engineering• Life Cycle
Natural introduction to the system engineering process discussed in chapter 2
Chapter 2The System Engineering Process
Relates terms and definitions introduced in chapter 1 to the system life cycle
Establishes a baseline to provide a frame of reference for the discussion of:• Individual design disciplines• Design methods, and • The activities associated with system engineering• The system engineering process is presented in the
form of an overview The concepts introduced here are amplified In
subsequent chapters, to a much greater degree Necessary prerequisite to the information presented
later
Chapter 3System Design Requirements
The design requirements through the development of specifications
Requirements for reliability, maintainability, supportability, quality, and alike• Few design disciplines such as these are discussed
Review some of the details as they pertain to individual design disciplines
Introduction to a select sample of disciplines Importance of design integration through
application of system engineering methods
Chapter 4Engineering Design Methods and Tools
Briefly highlight some of the recent concepts in design• Conventional design practices• Analytical methods
The role of • Electric Commerce (EC)• Information Technology (IT)• The Internet
Current Design Technologies and Tools• Simulation• Rapid Prototyping• Mock-ups
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Computer-Aided Support (CAS) System engineering objectives as they relate to current
design methods
Chapter 5Design Review and Evaluation
Explain the basic philosophy of design evolution Describe the evaluation methods Explain the informal and formal design reviews Explain the feedback and corrective-action loop
associated with these activities
Chapter 6System Engineering Program Planning
Introduce system engineering program planning • First step in system management.
Material presented in this module leads into the discussion of• The organization for system engineering in module 7• System engineering program evaluation in module 8
Chapter 7Organization for System Engineering
Explain the basic philosophy of design evolution Explain the different types of organizational structures Discuss advantages and disadvantages of each
structure from a generic perspective Emphasize the system engineering organization, its
functions, organizational interfaces, and the staffing needed
Explain the implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) configuration
Explain customer, producer, and supplier relationships Discuss human resources requirements
Chapter 8System Engineering Program Evaluation
Explain the evaluation requirements of systems engineering program
Describe benchmarking best practices in system engineering
Explain the evaluation of system engineering organization
Explain program reporting, feedback and control
Homework Assignment Read Chapter 1 Introduction to System Engineering
• Pages 1-44
Questions? Comments?
