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NDMC 0008 - New Product Development for Engineers

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Course Description

This new course is designed to give you proficiency in the different steps in new product development. The course covers the different phases in developing a product and focuses on tangible, manufactured goods though some of the concepts translate well into IT products as well.

Learn to guide the engineering process to successfully launch a product to meet the quality expectations of your customers.

Perfect for individuals leading busy lives seeking the flexibility of asynchronous learning with adjustable due dates.
• Self-guided learning with instructor support.
• Participants are given 12 weeks to complete this course.

Course Outline/Topics

Introduction
What is New Product Development and why is it important?
The New Product Development process principles of success

Opportunity Identification (Product Management)
Strategic planning and opportunity identification for new products
Voice of the customer and product requirements
Business plan and business case

Concept and Idea Generation (Engineering, Product Management)
Product requirements charter
Concept development, product and positioning
Concept evaluation techniques
Risk Identification

Engineering Product Design (Engineering)
Failure mode analysis
Design specifications – Regulations, compliance, engineering standards
Design for excellence (DFM, DFS, DFSS, DFA …)
Design process

Engineering Development (Engineering)
Prototyping (Alpha design)
Testing and forecasting
Production risks
Piloting and preproduction (Beta and Gamma designs)
Production plan approval – Supply chain
Total quality control
Production

Preparing a Launch Plan (Product Management)
Training – Sales, marketing, service
Documentation – Manuals, instruction bulletins, specifications, warranty documents
Market testing
Sales and operations planning
Product announcements and availability

Post Launch (Product Management, Engineering)
Lessons learned
Early failure and warranty

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Recall new product development (NPD) process and the strategic reasoning for NPD
  • Create a product concept addressing customers’ requirements
  • Evaluate the technical feasibility of the product and financial analysis
  • Examine engineering design and development plan of the product
  • Recognize production readiness and launch
  • Demonstrate post-launch problem solving and data gathering

Notes

Out of Scope

Accounting aspects of product development

Project Management and Techniques

Participants have 12 weeks to complete this course.

Who Should Attend

  • Individuals interested in product engineering and are looking to contribute from a design, development or production perspective in the New Product Development process.
  • Individuals who are looking to switch from a subject matter expert role to a contributor on a team that sees the product from the inception stage to the launch stage.
  • New Engineering Graduates who want to learn about other cross-functional roles in New Product Development.

Instructors

  • Aroon Viswanathan

Partners & Professional Credits

  • Professional Development Hours 14.0 PDHs
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NDMC 0008 - 260701V

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$1,290.00
Section Title
New Product Development for Engineers
Section Schedule
Self-paced
Location
  • Online
Instruction Method Options
On-Demand Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $1,290.00
CEUs
1.4 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Instructors
  • Aroon Viswanathan
Partners & Professional Credits
  • Professional Development Hours
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Aroon Viswanathan

Aroon Viswanathan holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an MBA from UW-Madison. He is currently the General Manager of Commercial Chiller Products for Modine Manufacturing Company in Longview, TX, where he manages a cross-functional team and owns P&L responsibilities. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. He has authored 10 papers in peer-reviewed journals in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics and has a utility patent on heat exchangers. Prior to his current role, Mr. Viswanathan worked for Generac Power Systems as an Engineering Manager and at Modine Manufacturing Company in Racine, WI , where he led teams of engineers in launching new products, sustaining and improving existing products through standard industry wide practiced methodologies.

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Aroon Viswanathan

Aroon Viswanathan holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an MBA from UW-Madison. He is currently the General Manager of Commercial Chiller Products for Modine Manufacturing Company in Longview, TX, where he manages a cross-functional team and owns P&L responsibilities. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. He has authored 10 papers in peer-reviewed journals in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics and has a utility patent on heat exchangers. Prior to his current role, Mr. Viswanathan worked for Generac Power Systems as an Engineering Manager and at Modine Manufacturing Company in Racine, WI , where he led teams of engineers in launching new products, sustaining and improving existing products through standard industry wide practiced methodologies.

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