Systems Engineering for Front Line Leadership
I.D. # C0902 Duration 2 Days
Systems Engineering is a proven and effective way of coordinating the complexity of major projects in the design and manufacture of aerospace products. This two day seminar will provide the front line leader with high level insights into the key issues associated with the successful implementation of the Systems Engineering process on any program, large or small. Key issues addressed in this seminar will include:
  • The value of a System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
  • The need for a fully integrated Systems Engineering Master Schedule (SEMS) and a Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS)
  • The establishment of multidiscipline teams
  • The effective use of reviews
  • Integrating the responsibilities of Project/Program Management with Systems Engineering
  • The effective use of simulation tools
  • Following a systematic approach to System Development

Systems Engineering is used to insure that designs meet customer's requirements and also efficiently manage the all important cost, schedule and risk elements associated with the design, manufacture, test, delivery and support of product end items and their associated deliverables. Understanding the principles associated with this widely accepted and structured process can significantly enhance the success of project leadership.
Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
  • Describe basic key issues associated with the Systems Engineering process
  • Define and use Systems Engineering terminology
  • Describe how to propose, plan and estimate Systems Engineering based programs and their deliverables
  • Apply lessons learned regarding high performing Systems Engineer teams
  • Define the Systems Engineering "Big Picture" and the environmental needs to make execution successful
Who Should Attend
This seminar is designed for first line engineering team leadership. Senior managers responsible for the oversight of multiple integrated product teams as well as chief engineers, program managers and project managers will also find value in this course.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of disciplines associated with managing the design, development, manufacture, delivery and support of a product is required.
Seminar Content
DAY ONE
  • Systems Engineering Basics
    • Systems engineering overview
    • Becoming a high performing systems engineering leader
    • Systems engineering ethics
  • Systems Engineering Process Outputs
    • Systems engineering management plan (SEMP) -- Technical program planning and control element; Systems engineering processes used element; Engineering specialty integration element
    • Systems engineering master schedule (SEMS)
    • Systems engineering detail schedule (SEDS)
DAY TWO
  • Systems Engineering Process Reviews and Interfaces
    • Multidisciplinary teams (integrated product teams or IPTs)
    • Effective use of reviews -- Red, pink etc teams; Independent cost evaluations (ICE); Preliminary design reviews (PDRs); Critical design reviews (CDRs); Independent non-advocate reviews (INARs); Program management reviews (PMRs)
    • Integrating with project/program management
  • Systems Engineering Tools and Workshop
    • Establishment of common tools and databases
    • Simulation tools
    • A systematic approach to system development
    • Workshop - team project
Instructor(s): Howard (Lon) Scott
Lon Scott is currently the Vice President of Operations for SL King & Associates, an engineering services firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. His principal areas of expertise include management of engineering and support teams as well as providing the processes and tools necessary to successfully coordinate and accomplish major technical design tasks. Prior to joining SL King & Associates, Mr. Scott worked for Lockheed Martin Corporation, an aircraft and defense product manufacturer. As a Senior Manager and Director he was responsible for providing top level system engineering integration and coordination relating to the design and development of aircraft and associated support systems for foreign and US military programs. Mr. Scott's professional affiliations include AIAA, the National Defense Industrial Association, SAE and the National Management Association. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Fees: $1225 SAE Members*: $980 - $1103
* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process.  Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%
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