1Engineering Design

2Engineering Design

Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision making process in which the basic sciences and mathematics and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective. Among the fundamental elements of the design process are the establishment of objectives and criteria, synthesis, analysis, construction, and testing.

3The Design Process

1. Identify the problem

2. Define the working criteria/goals

3. Research and gather data

4. Brainstorm ideas

5. Analyze potential solutions

6. Develop and test models

7. Make decision

8. Communicate decision

9. Implement and commercialize decision

10. Perform post-implementation review

The Engineering Design Process:(Core of Engineering)

Problem Identification: Get with Customer.

Conceptual Design: Ideas, Sketches and Solution Lists.

Refinement: Computer Modeling, Data Base Development.

Testing: Analysis and Simulation of All Design Aspects.

Prototyping: Visualizing and Improving the Design.

Communication: Engineering Drawings, Specifications.

Production: Final Design, Manufacturing, Distribution.

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8Communication Skills

9Why do we Communicate?

Transfers important information

Provides basis for judging ones knowledge

Conveys interest and competence

Identifies gaps in your own knowledge

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Oral and Written Communication Skills

Present communication on a level that you believe will be easily understood by whomever is to be receiving your communication

Dont use big words if a smaller, easier-to-understand word will suffice.

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Power of Language

Be as clear as possible

Avoid clichs

Avoid redundancy

Avoid using jargon specific to a certain group of people

Dont make sexual generalizations, I.e. his, hers, he, she

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Technical Writing

Identify thesis early

Follows a specific format

Follows a problem solving approach

Uses specialized vocabulary

Often incorporates visual aids

Complete set of references

Be objective, not biased either way

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Formal Reports

Should include:

Title; short and concise

Summary of what will be discussed

Table of Contents (not including abstract)

Introduction

Analysis

Procedure and Results

Discussion of results

Conclusions

References

Appendices

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Other forms of Communication

E-mail

Progress reports

Problem statements

Cover letters

Resumes