Engineering Design, Planning, and Management
Covering engineering design methodology with an interdisciplinary approach,Engineering Design,Planning, and Managementstudies the different approaches to project management and creative design. Useful design techniques like concept mapping and weighted decision matrices are introduced with extensive graphics, flowcharts, and accompanying interactive templates. Recognizing that design is a process that is most often performed in teams, project management and team dynamic topics are also covered. Methods in the book are applied to practical situations where appropriate. Concise yet full of examples,Engineering Design, Planning, and Managementis a useful tool for any student of engineering interested in product design.Key Features:Provides examples and applications from a variety of engineering disciplines, to fully demonstrate the design process modelExplains development of successful design methods with flowcharts, checklists, and other useful templatesFocuses and fosters discussion of project management techniquesIncludes end-of-chapter exercises for personal practiceAbout the Author:Hugh Jackholds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario. His work has been recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), among others. In 2000, he was awarded the John T. Parsons Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Currently, Dr. Jack is a Professor of Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering at Grand Valley State University.