1. Engineering Design Process
MSENGR-EET-3: Students will explain the engineering design process
Written by Sony Gala

2. 1. Define the Problem
2. Define the criteria
3. Research the Problem
4. Brainstorm
5. Analysis
6. Development & testing
7. Make the decision
8. Communicate
9. Implement
10. Assess

3. Definition
An organized and orderly process which is used to develop a solution to a problem or need

4. 1. Define the Problem – define the problem using two to three sentences. 2. State the criteria– ask questions about specifications and restrictions on design, materials, time, appearance, etc. Take notes, make a list and refer to this information through out the process. Determine the constraints and specificiations. 3. Research the problem – group discussions, surveys, internet research, library, reverse engineer a product. Gather as much information about the problem and share the findings with your group.

5. 4. Brainstorm – the team will name all possible solutions to the design problem. You should not spend more than 20 minutes brainstorming.
5. Analysis – each solution named in the brainstorming session is critiqued, and the pros and cons of each solution is named. The team narrows down the solutions to three to five workable solutions.
6. Development & testing – the team will make three to five prototypes. Each prototype will be tested

6. 7. Make the decision – the solution that mathematically best meets the needs of the company is chosen
8. Communicate – The chosen solution will be communicated with other members of the company
9. Implement - Create a production plan
10. Assess – the product is evaluated and adjustments are made as necessary.

7. Constraint
A statement of restrictions which details items which cannot be used when creating a product

8. Production Plan
is the planning of production and manufacturing to produce a product. It defines how to use the resources of a plant and company

9. Prototype
A full-size working model of the final product.

10. Solution
The answer to a problem

11. Specifications
The guidelines or requirements of a design which must be used in the final product.