Introductory description

ES2D0-15 Industrial Engineering

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Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Industrial Engineering "…draws upon specialised knowledge and skill in mathematical, physical and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate results to be obtained from such systems" (adapted from a definition US Institute of Industrial Engineers)
Indicative Contents is as follows:
Method Study - The Attack on Non Value Added Work
Facilities Planning - Organising People, Facilities, Space and Materials
Work Measurement - The Analysis of Work Performance
Ergonomics - Human Physical Performance, Cognitive Ergonomics, Health & Safety
Work Design - The Essentials
Productivity - Efficiency versus Effectiveness
Approaches to Change / Negotiation of Change- Tactics
Sequence and Time Delay - Constraints & Issues
Linear Programming - Maximising profit when there is choice.
Queuing Theory and Simulation – Attempting to understand a System behaviour, performance and costs
Importance of Balance & Sequence - Resource Smoothing
Lean & Industrial Engineering - Equal Impact

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Evaluate the consequences of Sequence and Time consumption ( PERT, Resource Smoothing and Line Balancing )
• Understand the applicability of Industrial Engineering in Operations Management.
• Assess user process Ergonomics and the associated Health and Safety Regulations at work including the guiding principles of application and assessment.
• Provide a perspective on Approaches to Change, and how best to Negotiate Change.
• Scope factory layout design to facilitate efficient, effective and productive use of people, space and facilities.
• Appreciate the relevance and use of Method Study and Work Measurement.
• Consider the ethical, social and legal requirements within the context of Industrial Engineering applications

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Subject specific skills

Plan and manage the design process, including cost drivers, evaluating outcomes, and working with technical uncertainty
Knowledge and understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering and the use of technical literature, other information sources including appropriate codes of practice and industry standards
Knowledge and understanding of risk issues, including health & safety, environmental and commercial risk, risk assessment and risk management techniques and an ability to evaluate commercial risk
Knowledge of professional codes of conduct, how ethical dilemmas can arise, relevant legal and contractual issues.

Transferable skills

Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others
Awareness of the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value
Ability to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue
Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication