Major Title: Quality Control in Production
Major Description:
This major prepares professionals to ensure product excellence and process efficiency in manufacturing and production environments. Students learn systematic approaches to quality assurance, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies. The program combines engineering principles with management strategies to monitor, analyze, and enhance production quality while meeting industry standards and regulatory requirements. Graduates will be equipped to implement quality systems, conduct inspections, and lead quality improvement initiatives across various industries.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand quality management systems (ISO, Six Sigma, TQM)
- Apply statistical methods for process control
- Conduct product inspections and testing procedures
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Utilize quality control instruments and technologies
- Develop quality documentation and audit procedures
- Apply lean manufacturing principles
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations
Course Outline:
Core Quality Principles
- Fundamentals of Quality Control
- Quality concepts and evolution
- Cost of quality analysis
- Statistical Quality Control
- Control charts and process capability
- Sampling techniques and acceptance criteria
- Metrology & Measurement Systems
- Precision measuring instruments
- Calibration and measurement uncertainty
Production Processes
- Manufacturing Quality Standards
- ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Inspection & Testing Methods
- Non-destructive testing techniques
- Dimensional and performance verification
- Quality Tools & Techniques
- Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Specialized Applications
- Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies
- DMAIC problem-solving approach
- Waste reduction strategies
- Quality in Supply Chain
- Supplier quality management
- Incoming material inspection
- Automated Quality Systems
- Vision inspection systems
- Industry 4.0 quality technologies
Practical Training Components:
- Hands-on metrology lab sessions
- Quality audit simulations
- Statistical software applications (Minitab)
- Production line quality monitoring
- Case studies of quality failures
Technology Integration:
- Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) software
- Quality Management System (QMS) platforms
- Automated optical inspection systems
Program Duration:
2-year Associate Degree or 4-year Bachelor's Degree options
Certification Pathways:
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
Career Outcomes:
- Quality Control Technician
- Quality Assurance Inspector
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Quality Engineer
- Production Supervisor
- Manufacturing Quality Analyst
Industry Advantages:
- Applicable across manufacturing sectors
- Strong demand in automotive, aerospace, medical devices
- Career progression to management roles
- Opportunities in global supply chains
This program develops technically skilled professionals who serve as quality guardians in production environments, ensuring products meet specifications while optimizing manufacturing processes. Graduates will be prepared to implement robust quality systems that enhance product reliability, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
