MFG 461 (IOE 461): Quality Engineering Principles and Analysis
Credits: 3
Sample Course
Watch an introductory IOE 461 course session
Course Description
This course provides students with the analytical and management tools necessary to solve manufacturing quality problems and implement effective quality systems. Topics include voice of the customer analysis, the Six Sigma problem solving methodology, process capability analysis, measurement system analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, failure mode and effects analysis, quality function deployment, and reliability analysis.
Recommended Pre-Course Reading and Software
Pre-Course Reading
What is Six Sigma by Don Lynch
- Visit http://www.isixsigma.com
- Search “New to Six Sigma?”
- Read series of articles
Software
Minitab 16 Software (Minitab 13-15 also are fine) or equivalent software (SPSS, STAT SOFT, SAS). http://www.e-academy.com/minitab or call 1-877-616-0662).
Students may rent Minitab software for the semester or login to CAEN via remote desktop connection for a University copy (Requires a valid umich.edu account). See instructions on course website.
Prerequisite
IOE 366
System Requirements
Michigan Engineering IT Recommendation for Personal Computer Requirements.
For more information about when this course will be offered, please see the ISD current and projected course schedules at the link below.