MET 345 - Lean Manufacturing

Description:
The principles of Lean are taught. Students gain hands-on experiences in the application of Lean concepts through the production of an actual manufactured project. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ETSC 160 and (ETSC 145 or MET 255, or permission of instructor).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate lean manufacturing principles in the production of manufactured parts
Produce a Value Stream Map for current and future state
Interpret 5S elements and demonstrate implementation
Apply Kaizen improvements that will affect production efficiency
Define lean manufacturing terms commonly used in industry
Demonstrate proper use of a variety of equipment to manufacture product to specification without defects
Design a manufacturing mistake-proofing procedure
Identify and suggest methods for reducing or eliminating the seven wastes in manufacturing
Identify safety hazards in a given manufacturing environment and suggest methods for mitigation