Chapter 1 An Overview of Design Projects Engineering

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Chapter 1 An Overview of Design Projects Engineering Design, Planning, and Management

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)

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

Project Terminology • • Deliverable Tasks and Subtasks Events and Milestones Manager Budget Stakeholder Customer or Sponsor Scope

PMI Project Waterfall Model

PMI Project Waterfall Model

7 Step Projects • Clear steps • Backtracking • Vague to detailed

7 Step Projects • Clear steps • Backtracking • Vague to detailed

Real Design Projects • Phases are blended

Real Design Projects • Phases are blended

From Needs to Specifications

From Needs to Specifications

Specification Worksheet • Criteria for testing the final design. • Guidelines for detailed design.

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.

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

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.