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Mar 13, 2025
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IND 4410 - Six Sigma for Engineers3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the basic Six Sigma methodology which will allow engineers to solve any problem of sufficient breadth using the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) approach. In addition this course includes the statistical techniques necessary to implement and complete a Six Sigma project. Students will utilize these techniques in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to work on a semester long project with open ended outcomes to cement learning. (prereq: IND 2030 or equivalent) (quarter system prereq: MA 262 or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define and understand Six Sigma terminology
- Understand and perform the five steps of the Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC)
- Apply qualitative and quantitative tools together with DMAIC to scope potential causes of a problem to a few major contributors
- Apply manual qualitative and quantitative methods and computer software to solve engineering problems
- Improve problem solving skills
- Improve communications skills by writing formal reports and collaborating together as a multidisciplinary team
- Complete a team-based project involving the design, construction, testing, and improvement of a small system
- Develop an understanding of how Six Sigma methods impact business and industry
Prerequisites by Topic
- Basic understanding of probability, statistical distributions, and analysis of variance
Course Topics
- Define stage and tools
- Measure stage and tools
- Analyze stage and tools
- Improve stage and tools
- Control stage and tools
Coordinator
Dr. Douglas Grabenstetter
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