Product Engineering

Product engineering refers to the process of designing and developing a product from the initial concept to the final product. It involves a range of activities including design, testing, and manufacturing. The goal of product engineering is to create a high-quality, reliable product that meets customer needs and is competitive in the market.
Product engineering starts with identifying the customer needs and requirements and then creating a design that meets those needs. Once the design is finalized, the product is manufactured and tested for quality and performance.
The product engineering process requires a team of professionals with a diverse set of skills, including designers, engineers, project managers, and manufacturing experts. The team works together to ensure that the product is designed and manufactured to meet the customer’s needs and that it is delivered on time and within budget.
Some of the key factors that are considered during product engineering include cost, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and time-to-market. By focusing on these factors, product engineering teams can create products that are not only high-quality and reliable but are also cost-effective and competitive in the market.
At R.S Ness we provide the following services (but not limited to):

New Product Introduction

from policy, strategy, and implementation of all critical tasks management (i.e process flow, deliverables, and stage gates, interfaces between internal and external entities). dFMEA/pFMEA- leading and creating the creation of design/ process failure mode effect analysis with perspective to product design and production. Product Configuration- leading and consulting of processes for establishing and maintaining the consistency of a product’s performance, functional and physical attributes with its requirements, design and operational information throughout its life. BOM- BOM is a comprehensive list of all the materials, components, sub-assemblies, and quantities required to manufacture or assemble a final product. It is a key document in product engineering and manufacturing, as it provides a detailed breakdown of all the parts needed to create the product, along with their associated costs and suppliers. A BOM typically includes information such as part names, descriptions, quantities, part numbers, and unit costs. It may also include information about the manufacturer or supplier of each part, lead times for ordering, and any special requirements or instructions for assembly. BOMs can be created in a variety of formats, from simple spreadsheets to more complex software systems that automate the process of creating and managing BOMs. They can also be customized to meet the specific customer needs of Product Change- assisting with engineering change requests and orders, including stage gates and tasks management (from policy, strategy and tactics). Streamlining of production lines- implementation of lean six sigma tools and leading projects to streamline and improve yields and provide scale up capabilities.

dFMEA/pFMEA

dFMEA/pFMEA- leading and creating the creation of design/ process failure mode effect analysis with perspective to product design and production.

 

Product Configuration

Product Configuration- leading and consulting of processes for establishing and maintaining the consistency of a product’s performance, functional and physical attributes with its requirements, design and operational information throughout its life.

BOM - BOM

BOM- comprehensive list of all the materials, components, sub-assemblies, and quantities required to manufacture or assemble a final product. It is a key document in product engineering and manufacturing, as it provides a detailed breakdown of all the parts needed to create the product, along with their associated costs and suppliers. A BOM typically includes information such as part names, descriptions, quantities, part numbers, and unit costs. It may also include information about the manufacturer or supplier of each part, lead times for ordering, and any special requirements or instructions for assembly. BOMs can be created in a variety of formats, from simple spreadsheets to more complex software systems that automate the process of creating and managing BOMs. They can also be customized to meet the specific customer needs

Product Change

Product Change- assisting with engineering change requests and orders, including stage gates and tasks management (from policy, strategy and tactics).

Streamlining of production lines- Lean Six Sigma

Streamlining of production lines- implementation of lean six sigma tools and leading projects to streamline and improve yields and provide scale up capabilities.

The Lean Six Sigma approach is a methodology that combines the principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve the efficiency, quality, and speed of production processes. Streamlining production lines is a common application of the Lean Six Sigma approach, as it helps to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and increase productivity.


To streamline a production line using Lean Six Sigma, the following steps can be taken:

  1. Define the problem and establish goals: Identify the specific issues that are causing delays, waste, or inefficiencies in the production line, and establish goals for improving performance.

 

  1. Map the production process: Map out the entire production process, from raw materials to finished products, to identify areas where waste can be eliminated, and efficiency can be improved.

 

  1. Measure key performance indicators: Measure the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the production line, such as cycle time, throughput, and defect rates, to establish a baseline for performance and track progress.

 

  1. Analyze the data: Use statistical tools and techniques to analyze the data and identify the root causes of problems and inefficiencies in the production line.
    Implement improvements: Implement changes and improvements to the production line, such as standardizing processes, eliminating non-value-added activities, and reducing setup times.

 

  1. Control the process: Establish a system of controls to ensure that the improvements are sustained over time and that the production line continues to operate at peak efficiency.

By using Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline production lines, organizations can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve product quality, leading to greater customer satisfaction and increased profitability.