MECH ENG 3103 - Advanced Manufacturing Systems

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

Manufacturing engineering and quality engineering are core systems used by organisations in the process of developing new products and getting them into production. Topics include: technological and manufacturing paradigms and the process of innovation, supporting systems, methodologies and techniques comprising design for manufacture and assembly, failure mode effect analysis, process control plans, statistical process control, and 8D problem solving. A number of subject-matter experts from industry will present specific manufacturing and quality engineering systems and techniques, together with specific case studies to illustrate their application.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MECH ENG 3103
    Course Advanced Manufacturing Systems
    Coordinating Unit Mechanical Engineering
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week including industry seminars
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 2020
    Course Description Manufacturing engineering and quality engineering are core systems used by organisations in the process of developing new products and getting them into production. Topics include: technological and manufacturing paradigms and the process of innovation, supporting systems, methodologies and techniques comprising design for manufacture and assembly, failure mode effect analysis, process control plans, statistical process control, and 8D problem solving. A number of subject-matter experts from industry will present specific manufacturing and quality engineering systems and techniques, together with specific case studies to illustrate their application.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Yujie Chen

    NameRoleBuilding/RoomEmail

    Dr 

    Lecturer michele.ciccone@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Discuss the theory, concepts and principles of manufacturing engineering and quality systems;
    2 Analyse a range of seminal articles and key reference materials underpinning the discipline;
    3 Develop range of isues and problems; and
    4 Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team in order to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to both theoretical and practical problems.

     
    The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):  
     
    1.11.21.31.41.51.62.12.22.32.43.13.23.33.43.53.6
    B C B C C B B B B C C C C C
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2-4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Extensive notes are provided – no textbook is needed

    Recommended Resources
    • Operations Management (5th Ed), M. Davis & J Heineke, McGrawHill International (2005), ISBN: 0071114084

    • Engineering Design (3rd Ed), G. Dieter, McGraw Hill (2000), ISBN: 0073661368

    • Technology and Manufacturing Process Selection The Product Life Cycle Perspective, Elsa Henriques Paulo Peças Arlindo Silva Editors 
    • Manufacturing-Process-Selection-Handbook
    Online Learning

    All course materials, lecture slides and assessments are available through MyUni.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    It is expected that students spend approximately 45 hours of their own time on lecture preparation, reading, tutorials, assignments and the industry seminars over the course of the semester.

    Learning Activities Summary

    Operations Management

    • The strategic business context
    • Global competition, competitiveness and manufacturing strategy
    • Strategic Manufacturing
    • Innovation and technology management
    • Technology development, product design and competitive advantage

    Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)

    • Product development cycle
    • Material and process selection for functionality and cost
    • Failure Mode Effect Analysis [FMEA]
    • Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis [DFMEA]
    • Process Flow Charts
    • Machine Failure Mode Effect Analysis [MFMEA]

    Quality Management & Control

    • Quality Management Systems
    • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
    • Process Control Plans [PCP]
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
    • Standard Workplace Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures [SWI][SOP]
    Specific Course Requirements

    Students may be given the opportunity to make a formal visit to an advanced manufacturing facility. During the course of the industry visit students will see firsthand how the manufacturing and quality systems and techniques are used in the day to day operation of the production facility. All students are strongly encouraged to attend the industry visit to enhance their understanding of the Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Systems, their capacity to complete the assignments and exam as well as to better prepare themselves for employment opportunities.

  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative
    Due (week)*
    Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes
    Weekly tutorials 15 Individual Summative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 
    Multiple assignments 20 Individual Summative Week 5, 8 1.
    In-class test 15 Individual Summative Week 7 1. 4.
    Final exam 50 Individual Summative Exam period 3. 
    Total 100
    * The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
     
    This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    Submission instructions will be published on MyUni prior to the start of the semester and also covered during the unit introduction lecture.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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