IND 4901 - Industrial Engineering Senior Design Capstone I

• Define the problem (or opportunity) with clear and concise project statements (i.e., problem/opportunity, objective, and scope statements)
• Utilize input from the client to establish performance improvement objectives
• Define an appropriate solution methodology, collect relevant data and other information, and identify relevant analytical methods and tools
• Create a detailed and executable project schedule
• Utilize agendas and minutes to plan for and document the results of client meetings
• Communicate, verbally and in writing, the project proposal and project plan
• Function as an effective team member in the context of a real-world project

• Must have sufficient knowledge of specific industrial engineering techniques that are likely to relate to the course project (i.e., operations research, manufacturing systems analysis and automation, quality, data analysis, ergonomics, safety, etc.)
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Engineering writing
• Conflict resolution

• Project proposals
• Teamwork, performance evaluations, peer feedback
• Formal presentations
• Project schedules and other project management tools
• Literature review and library research
• Data gathering and analysis
• Formal technical reports

• All laboratory work will be done at the sponsor site or in the MSOE IE lab, as needed by a particular project