Process Quality Engineering

Program Overview

The Conestoga Process Quality Engineering program is a one-year graduate certificate program that equips students with the skills needed to improve productivity, product delivery, and service quality. The program covers various aspects of process quality engineering, including statistical process control, measurement systems analysis, quality management systems, design of experiments, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and project management. Graduates are prepared for careers in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, engineering inspection, product assembly, and other related roles.

Program Outline

It addresses quality and productivity issues, helping organizations standardize procedures, measure performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and manage resources more effectively.

• Objective: To equip students with the in-demand skills required by various industries, including quantitative methods and statistics, Lean Six Sigma techniques, problem-solving, and operations and project management.
• Graduate Profile: Graduates will be prepared for process-quality roles across an organization, with potential careers in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, engineering inspector, product assembler, and other related roles.

Outline:

• Structure: The program is offered as a full-time, one-year (two-semester) advanced-level graduate certificate program starting in September.
• Measurement Systems Analysis: Understand the importance of accurate measurements and analyze measurement systems.
• Quality Management Systems: Implement and manage quality systems in organizations.
• Design of Experiments: Design and analyze experiments to optimize processes and products.
• Lean Manufacturing: Implement Lean principles and tools to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Six Sigma: Apply Six Sigma methodology to improve processes and reduce defects.
• Project Management: Manage projects effectively from initiation to completion.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate students' learning, including assignments, exams, projects, and presentations.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a mix of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, group work, simulations, and laboratory experiments.
• Faculty: Experienced faculty with industry experience and current knowledge in quality engineering principles and practices deliver the program.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates can pursue various careers, such as:
• Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologist and Technician
• Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officer
• Products Assembler, Finisher, and Inspector
• Quality Control Specialist
• Process Engineer
• Career Opportunities: The program prepares graduates for various opportunities in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and food and beverage.

Other:

• Alignment: The program content is aligned with the American Society of Quality's (ASQ) Bodies of Knowledge, making graduates eligible to pursue various ASQ certifications.