Six Sigma Application
APPLICATION OF SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY FOR INSPECTION PROCESS TIME REDUCTION IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Author
Muhammad Younas Ghafoor 08-MS-EM-08
Supervisor
Dr. Shahab Khushnood
Professor
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
TAXILA
December 2012
APPLICATION OF SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY FOR INSPECTION PROCESS TIME REDUCTION IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Author
Muhammad Younas Ghafoor
08-MS-EM-08
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of
M.Sc. Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shahab Khushnood
Professor & Dean of Mechanical Engineering Department
External Examiner’s Signature:
Thesis Supervisor’s Signature:
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA
December 2012
ABSTRACT
The six sigma method is a complex and flexible system of achieving, maintaining and maximizing the business cases. Six sigma is based mainly on understanding the customer needs and expectations, disciplined use of facts and statistic analysis, and responsible approach for managing, improving and establishing new business and service processes. This thesis was carried out at Kamra Avionics and RADAR Factories (KARF) at Kamra. The factory is engaged in manufacturing and production of aerospace units. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and make comparisons between Six Sigma and the existing way of working at KARF and to give recommendations, on what actions are needed, to efficiently implement Six Sigma.
The main aim of the study was to identify possible causes of delay in performing operating procedures on time and instituting effective interventions which would prevent delays in inspections of mechanical & electronics parts. To aid in the fulfillment of the purpose a practical DMAIC ( Define- Measure- Analyze-Improve-Control)
Author
Muhammad Younas Ghafoor 08-MS-EM-08
Supervisor
Dr. Shahab Khushnood
Professor
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
TAXILA
December 2012
APPLICATION OF SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY FOR INSPECTION PROCESS TIME REDUCTION IN AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Author
Muhammad Younas Ghafoor
08-MS-EM-08
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of
M.Sc. Engineering Management
Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Shahab Khushnood
Professor & Dean of Mechanical Engineering Department
External Examiner’s Signature:
Thesis Supervisor’s Signature:
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TAXILA
December 2012
ABSTRACT
The six sigma method is a complex and flexible system of achieving, maintaining and maximizing the business cases. Six sigma is based mainly on understanding the customer needs and expectations, disciplined use of facts and statistic analysis, and responsible approach for managing, improving and establishing new business and service processes. This thesis was carried out at Kamra Avionics and RADAR Factories (KARF) at Kamra. The factory is engaged in manufacturing and production of aerospace units. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and make comparisons between Six Sigma and the existing way of working at KARF and to give recommendations, on what actions are needed, to efficiently implement Six Sigma.
The main aim of the study was to identify possible causes of delay in performing operating procedures on time and instituting effective interventions which would prevent delays in inspections of mechanical & electronics parts. To aid in the fulfillment of the purpose a practical DMAIC ( Define- Measure- Analyze-Improve-Control)