Title :
Reintroducing six sigma DMAIC processes using a hands on approach
Author :
Chen, J.C. ; Molnar, Miklos
Author_Institution :
Ind. Manuf. Eng. Technol. Dept., Bradley Univ., Peoria, IL, USA
Abstract :
In recent years industries and colleges have had a greater need for improved six sigma training. Presented in the following paper will be an up to date analysis of the current six sigma curriculum being taught here at Bradley University. This paper attempts to address the problem with the lack of educational training engineers have when entering a six sigma improvement process for their given industry. With the help of peer evaluations, in class lectures and, hands on projects, will an improved curriculum be introduced. In order to present this course, a case study following a 3D printing team using the DMAIC six sigma methodologies will be further analyzed.
Keywords :
education; six sigma (quality); training; 3D printing team; Bradley University; class lectures; educational training; hands on approach; peer evaluations; six sigma DMAIC processes; six sigma curriculum; six sigma improvement process; six sigma training; Educational institutions; Industries; Manufacturing; Printing; Process control; Six sigma; Three-dimensional displays;
Conference_Titel :
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1), 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the
Conference_Location :
Bridgeport, CT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-5232-8
DOI :
10.1109/ASEEZone1.2014.6820675