MANF 439 - First Article Inspection and Process Control

Credits: 7
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 88
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Capitalize on knowledge and skills learned through the design validation process to design robust inspection protocols for production. Through the First Article Inspection process, product design/production process compatibility is validated. Inspection process documents are developed to ensure consistent product quality.

Prerequisite: BASPD Director permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluate first article products using appropriate inspection equipment and software.
Analyze product variation to defined design and production tolerances.
Validate production reliability utilizing appropriate inspection processes and stress testing.
Create appropriate inspection protocols based on first article inspection and knowledge gained from design iteration.
Develop process documentation based on defined standards.

Course Contents

First Article Inspection from production.
Vendor First Article Inspection.
Statistical control analysis.
Robust design principles.
Inspections methods.
Control documents.

Instructional Units: 9