MSE607B Systems Engineering

1. MSE607BSystems Engineering Introduction

2. Learning Objectives • Give an overview of concepts and methods of systems engineering and management • Considerations of life cycles, requirements, and configuration and cost management • Standards, metrics, architectures, integration, and evaluation will be discussed • Structured methods, decision analysis, and quality engineering foundations are emphasized • Case studies from a variety of industrial contexts are presented and discussed

3. Background and Purpose • System engineering addresses various needs to be more effective and efficient in: • Development and acquisition of new systems • Operation and support of systems already in use • Survey of relevant tools and techniques • Their relationships to effective systems engineering management

4. Textbook System Engineering Management, third edition (2004)by Blanchard, Benjamin S • New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. • Hardcover • List Price: $110.00 • ISBN: 0-471-29176-5 • Superbookdeals.com  $64.78 (new) • Amazon.com  $100.06 (new) • Half.com  $60.00 (used) • Matador Bookstore  $88.25 (used)  $117.50 (new)

5. Contact Info • David Shternberg • BS Manufacturing Systems Engineering • MS Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management • General Manager, Maintco Corporation, Burbank • E-mail Address (use all three) • CSUN - david.shternberg@csun.edu • Work - david@maintco.com • Home – ds823@aol.com • Work 818-655-6401 • Cell 818-521-0751 • Meeting by appointment only 6-7PM EA1308

6. My Work Experience • Israeli Air Force • F-16 Mechanic 1980-1981 • F-16 Mechanical Systems Instructor 1981-1984 • Israeli Aircraft Industries 1984-1986 • Ground test inspector • CRANE Hydro-Aire, Burbank CA 1986-2003 • Mfg Engineer, Producibility Mgr, Lean & Cont Improvement Mgr • Eaton Aerospace, Los Angeles Jan-2004 - July 2005 • Manufacturing Manager • Mfg Eng & Fabrication Focus Factory Manager • Manufacturing and Sustaining Engineering Manager • Maintco Corporation, Burbank, Aug-2005 – July 2006 • General Manager • Eaton Aerospace, Los Angeles July-2006 - Present • Manufacturing Engineering Manager

7. My Academic Records • Holtz Academy of Aviation Technology, Tel-Aviv, Israel 1975-1980 • Certified Aircraft Technician • Associate Engineer • Santa Monica College 1989-1993 • AA Degree • California State University, Northridge 1994-1999 • BS Mfg Systems Engineering • California State University, Northridge 2001-2003 • MS Mfg Systems Engineering & Management • Part-time MSEM faculty member since Jan 2004

8. Course E-mail List • To promote email as an effective communication mechanism for both faculty and students, a mailing list for MSE607B class was established. • Email messages to this class mailing list and each member of the list will receive a copy of those messages. • Two names (email aliases) for the class mailing list created, either of can be used: • The first alias is based on the class number (aka ticket number) classFA06.11768-c@csun.edu • The second alias is based on the subject, catalog number, and section fa06.mse607b.01-c@csun.edu • This list was populated with my email address (shternberg@csun.edu) and with each student's campus email address that was enrolled in this class • The list is automatically updated on a weekly basis (until census) to reflect the current enrollment of the class • No need to maintain the list. • For the list to be effective, all students must activate their campus email account and monitor their email. • Students may activate their campus email by logging into the Portal (https://www.csun.edu/portal). • If students would prefer to receive campus email to a non-campus email account such as Yahoo or Hotmail, they may configure mail-forwarding to that account via the account maintenance web site (https://www.csun.edu/account). • To minimize potential of receiving spam, it is configured it to be a "closed" list. • As a closed list, only members of the list may post messages to it. • Consequently, students may send email to this list using only their campus email address

9. Class Material • Website URL • http://www.csun.edu/~shternberg/mse607b.htm • MSE607B Course Page • Login: shternberg • Password: mse607b • Class Syllabus • PowerPoint Presentations • Schedule of classes • My E-mail and phone numbers

10. Reading Assignments • Essential for interaction and understanding • Read assigned chapter prior to class • Prepare to discuss issues/questions • Preparation will make the course more interesting • Pop-quiz may be given • Next week’s assignment • Chapter 1 – Introduction to Systems Engineering (pp. 1-45)

11. Course Performance Evaluation Structure • 25 % Mid-Term Chapters 1-4 • 25 % Final Exam (comprehensive) • 35 % Team Research Project • 5 % Attendance and professionalism • 10 % Participation and active learning (based in part on Partnership Peer Review Reports) • Letter-Grade Scale • Plus/Minus will be used

12. Standard Operating Procedures • Encouraged to maintain personal and professional standards consistent with The Fundamental Principles of the Code of Ethics of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET): • Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by: • Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare • Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients • Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession • Supporting the professional technical societies of their disciplines

13. Student Roles & Responsibilities • Attend class sessions and to be prompt • Be a team player • Submit original work only • I was a student too… • Be considerate and respectful of one another • Get the job done right and on time • Budgeting 5-6 hours per week for this course, in addition to class attendance, is not unreasonable

14. Course Overview

15. Chapter 1Introduction to Systems Engineering • Abbreviated introduction to some of the key terms and definitions inherent in the discussions throughout subsequent chapters • Systems • System Analysis • System Science • System Engineering • Life Cycle • Natural introduction to the system engineering process discussed in chapter 2

16. Chapter 2The System Engineering Process • Relates terms and definitions introduced in chapter 1 to the system life cycle • Establishes a baseline to provide a frame of reference for the discussion of: • Individual design disciplines • Design methods, and • The activities associated with system engineering • The system engineering process is presented in the form of an overview • The concepts introduced here are amplified In subsequent chapters, to a much greater degree • Necessary prerequisite to the information presented later

17. Chapter 3System Design Requirements • The design requirements through the development of specifications • Requirements for reliability, maintainability, supportability, quality, and alike • Few design disciplines such as these are discussed • Review some of the details as they pertain to individual design disciplines • Introduction to a select sample of disciplines • Importance of design integration through application of system engineering methods

18. Chapter 4Engineering Design Methods and Tools • Briefly highlight some of the recent concepts in design • Conventional design practices • Analytical methods • The role of • Electric Commerce (EC) • Information Technology (IT) • The Internet • Current Design Technologies and Tools • Simulation • Rapid Prototyping • Mock-ups • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) • Computer-Aided Support (CAS) • System engineering objectives as they relate to current design methods

19. Chapter 5Design Review and Evaluation • Explain the basic philosophy of design evolution • Describe the evaluation methods • Explain the informal and formal design reviews • Explain the feedback and corrective-action loop associated with these activities

20. Chapter 6System Engineering Program Planning • Introduce system engineering program planning • First step in system management. • Material presented in this module leads into the discussion of • The organization for system engineering in module 7 • System engineering program evaluation in module 8

21. Chapter 7Organization for System Engineering • Explain the basic philosophy of design evolution • Explain the different types of organizational structures • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of each structure from a generic perspective • Emphasize the system engineering organization, its functions, organizational interfaces, and the staffing needed • Explain the implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) configuration • Explain customer, producer, and supplier relationships • Discuss human resources requirements

22. Chapter 8System Engineering Program Evaluation • Explain the evaluation requirements of systems engineering program • Describe benchmarking best practices in system engineering • Explain the evaluation of system engineering organization • Explain program reporting, feedback and control

23. Homework Assignment • Read Chapter 1 • Introduction to System Engineering • Pages 1-44

24. Questions? Comments?