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Systems Engineering In Aerospace

Systems Engineering In Aerospace. AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING Leading-Edge Technologies and Application Fairfield University. Theodora Saunders. February 20 2009. Systems Engineering In Aerospace. Topics Engineering Systems Engineering Work Motivation Challenges.

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Systems Engineering In Aerospace

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  1. Systems Engineering In Aerospace AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING Leading-Edge Technologies and Application Fairfield University Theodora Saunders February 20 2009

  2. Systems Engineering In Aerospace • Topics • Engineering • Systems Engineering • Work Motivation • Challenges

  3. Engineering Problem Solution Technology “…the profession in which aknowledgeof the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice isapplied with judgementto develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of naturefor the benefit of mankind.” Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology In Celebration Of Engineering Week We design solutions to problems However

  4. We Design Solutions With Constraints • Engineering solutions must satisfy a set of constraints • Size • Weight • Safety • Reliability • Maintainability • Manufacturability • Cost • Schedule We narrow all options to a Solution; “Convergent Thinking”

  5. Systems Engineering Focuses on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesisand system validation while considering the complete problem • Integrates all the disciplines and specialty groups into a team effort forming a structured development process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. • Considers both the business and the technical needs of all customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user needs

  6. Systems Engineering Integrates all the disciplines and specialty groups into a team effort forming a structured development process that proceeds from concept to production to operation ò • Considers both the business and the technical needs of all customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user needs

  7. Systems Engineering Focuses on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, documenting requirements, then proceeding with design synthesisand system validation while considering the complete problem Considers A Full Spectrum Of Solutions; “Divergent Thinking”

  8. Systems Engineering In Aerospace

  9. System Engineering Standards and the “V” Model EIA/IS-632 Systems Engineering Standard

  10. Systems Engineering In Aerospace“System Breakdown Structure”

  11. Systems Engineering In AerospaceProcess Across the System Life Cycle

  12. Systems Engineering In Aerospace Current DoD Product Life Cycle Compressed Product Life Cycles Impact Process, Product, People

  13. Systems Engineering In Aerospace Requirements Matter

  14. Systems Engineering In AerospaceDecomposition and Process Allocation

  15. Systems Engineering In AerospaceTechnical Effort Content

  16. Systems Engineering In Aerospace • It is not only about the process • It is not only about the tools • It is the application of the process • It is the creation of products • It is the people who create • It is the art of creating

  17. Systems Engineering In Aerospace“Unique Application Content”

  18. Challenges

  19. Engineering ChallengesIn US Aerospace • Emerging anxiety with respect to the supply of qualified scientific and engineering workforce within the aerospace industry and in particular within the defense sector • Anticipated engineering labor shortage has far more implications and goes beyond the financial viability concerns in the defense sector • The United States of America economic stability and competitiveness, as well as the national security depend on the availability of capable engineering workforce Aerospace Industry Association newsletter headline “Aerospace Industry Faces Coming Worker Shortage” (posted on 4 March 2008)

  20. Evolving Nature of Systems Engineering • Systems requirements are increasingly based on assessment of gaps in user capabilities and in priority areas • Increasing focus on integration across systems to enable capabilities • Increased emphasis on networking • Effective end-to-end performance of system of systems (SoS) to meet user needs The role of systems engineering (SE) is expanding to the engineering of SoS that provide user capabilities

  21. Systems Engineering In Aerospace Increased SoS Focus

  22. Opportunities The value added by the system as a whole, beyond that contributed independently by the parts, is primarily created by the relationship among the parts; that is, how they are interconnected (Rechtin, 2000)

  23. Systems Engineering Motivational Theories Analysis

  24. Systems Engineering Competency Levels

  25. Suggested Systems Engineering Competency Model And Corresponding Recent data analyses indicate that higher systems engineering capability results in more successful projects, thus leading to higher effectiveness of systems engineering (Carnegie Mellon and National Defense Industry Association report, 2007)

  26. The Motivational Theorists

  27. Integrated Motivation Framework For Systems Engineers

  28. ESE Requires Creative Thinking Business Process TSE Process ESE Process Structure Roles & Responsibilities System Requirements System Planning System Management & Control Capability Needs/Gaps Capability Planning Strategic Technical Plan Vision & Goals Acquisition & Supply System Design Product Integration Enterprise Architecture Technology Planning Enterprise Technical Evaluation Knowledge & Learning System Technical Evaluation Enterprise (Products, Process, People) Multi-Framework Assessment Enterprise (Products, Process, People) Management

  29. Addressing The Human Side of Systems Engineering We must shift our thinking by becoming more interested in the creativeprocess, the creative attitude, the creative person, rather than the creative product alone (Maslow, 1971)

  30. Closing Remarks • Systems engineering is a proven process that enables the creation of products, while human motivation provides the fuel for technological innovation • The challenging question then is: • Weather the systems engineering practitioners, industry leaders, and academia, are ready to actively participate in an open dialogue based on mutual respect, to resolve the growing disparity between business and humanity

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