Chapter 1 An Overview of Design Projects Engineering Design, Planning, and Management
Design Project Management (1) Develop a clear detailed plan to reach the goal (2) Work to control cost and reduce uncertainty and risk (3) Continually monitor the progress of the plan (4) Initiate, facilitate, and end activities (5) Assess
Project Terminology • • Deliverable Tasks and Subtasks Events and Milestones Manager Budget Stakeholder Customer or Sponsor Scope
Specification Worksheet • Criteria for testing the final design. • Guidelines for detailed design. • Needs can be vague, specifications are exact.
Building and Testing • The components in the plans are ordered, build, and assembled. • Tests are performed on components. • The design is tested against the specifications. • Minor errors are corrected. • Major errors return to detailed design. • Preparing for customer delivery.
Closure • • The design meets the specifications The customer tests and accepts the design. Components and money are exchanged. The project team moves onto new work.