ETI 2610 - Six Sigma Methodology and Tools

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Fall 2023 (625)

Requisites

Prerequisite ETI 1622 with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and theories of Six Sigma as used in the continuous improvement process. The course examines the tools most common to six sigma projects, like DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control), and how and when to use them. Course coverage focuses on measurement methods, data collection, data integrity, and graphical methods of presenting findings.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will describe the basic principles and theories of Six Sigma by:
    1. defining the terms associated with Six Sigma.
    2. discussing critical to quality (CTQ) characteristics.
    3. outlining the philosophy and methodology of Six Sigma.
    4. identifying the benefits of following the Six Sigma concepts.
  2. The student will use the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) model to analyze quality improvement by:
    1. defining the five steps of the DMAIC model.
    2. defining the project’s purpose.
    3. gathering information on the current situation.
    4. identifying the root causes of defects.
    5. implementing solutions that address the root causes.
    6. anticipating future improvements.
  3. The student will demonstrate the tools used in Six Sigma by:
    1. identifying and using appropriate statistical analysis tools like (but not limited too) Pareto Charts, histograms, and t-tests.
    2. establishing an advanced quality plan.
    3. maintaining and checking the process through quality auditing.
    4. benchmarking the project.
    5. developing ideas through brainstorming.
    6. developing the basic cause-and-effect diagram (fishbone diagram).
    7. describing and developing the central limit theorem.
    8. implementing check sheets.
    9. describing and implementing the 5S method of sorting, setting in order, shining, standardizing, and sustaining.
    10. implementing continual improvement.
    11. developing a control plan to aid in production.
    12. developing a cost-benefit analysis.
    13. utilizing customer feedback.
    14. developing a dynamic control plan (DCP).
    15. involving the employees in the process.
  4. The student will explain design of experiments (DOE) by:
    1. mapping the current process.
    2. brainstorming the causes in the variation in the process.
    3. developing the cause-and-effect diagram to list all sources of variation.
    4. determining the key factors causing the variation.
    5. determining the variation levels that is usable in the process.
    6. laying out the experiment.
    7. running the experiment.
    8. collecting samples from each run of the experiment.
    9. determining what factors affect the process.
    10. confirming the run to see if the process actually has been improved.
    11. updating the operation sheets to indicate the new parameters of operation.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I 11/11/03, BOT 12/16/03, Effective 20032. Was ETI 2601; changed by SCNS effective 20091(0415). Numbered incorrectly by SCNS originally. C&I Approval: 04/08/2008, BOT Approval: 05/16/2008, Effective Term: Summer 2008 (395). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2021 (585).
C&I Approval: 02/24/2023, BOT Approval: 03/21/2023, Effective Term: Fall 2023 (625)

Related Programs

  1. Applied Engineering Technology (ENG-AS) (670) (Active)
  2. ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (to ENG-AS) (SIG1IC-AR) (615) (Active)
  3. ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (to LEAN-CT) (SIG2IC-AR) (615) (Active)
  4. ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (to PROSYS-AS) (SIG8IC-AR) (615) (Active)
  5. ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (to SUSMGT-BAS) (SIG3IC-AR) (615) (Active)
  6. Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) Six Sigma Green Belt (to ENG-AS) (SSGB1IC-AR) (645) (Active)
  7. Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) Six Sigma Green Belt (to SUSMGT-BAS) (SSGB3IC-AR) (645) (Active)
  8. Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt (LEAN-CT) (610) (Active)
  9. Production Systems Management (PROSYS-AS) (645) (Active)
  10. Sustainability Management (SUSMGT-BAS) (640) (Active)
  11. Sustainability Management (SUSMGT-TR) (670) (Active)