Automotive Process and Industrial Engineering: Principles and Practices
Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
4 modules
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3-4 Level NCrF
National Credit Framework
30 Hours
Flexible Learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
Nano Credit Course
1 Credit
Course Overview
This course aims to provide a dual-focus introduction to automotive industrial engineering and software process capability evaluation under the Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination) framework. Learners will explore the intersection of engineering efficiency and software development standards within the automotive sector.
Key Learning Highlights
Understand fundamental principles of automotive process and industrial engineering.
Learn the Automotive SPICE framework for software process improvement and capability assessment.
Explore methods to evaluate and optimize engineering efficiency in automotive projects.
Analyze the intersection of software development standards and automotive engineering processes.
Apply practical techniques for process evaluation, compliance, and performance improvement.
Tools & Platforms
Excel / Visio / Lucidchart for Process Mapping
Sample Audit Checklists from ASPICE Standard
GitHub or JIRA (for simulating DevOps process flows)
Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand key concepts of automotive industrial engineering and their role in vehicle design and manufacturing.
Apply fundamentals of process optimization and lean manufacturing principles in automotive contexts.
Describe the structure, purpose, and application of the Automotive SPICE (AutoSPICE) model.
Evaluate and audit software development processes according to AutoSPICE capability levels.
Design process improvement strategies aligned with AutoSPICE standards.
Analyze the impact of process engineering and quality systems on automotive product development life cycles.
Master the course with just 4 Modules
This course covers the fundamentals of automotive industrial engineering and the application of software process models in the automotive sector. Learners will explore lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and manufacturing system design, alongside the need for process maturity in embedded automotive systems. The course introduces the Automotive SPICE framework, including its structure, capability levels, and stakeholder roles, and guides students through process improvement, audits, and best practices for continuous enhancement of automotive software and development processes.
Automotive Industrial Engineering Fundamentals
Role of industrial engineering in the automotive product life cycle
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process analysis
Manufacturing system design and ergonomics in automotive plants
Introduction to Software Process Models in Automotive
Need for process maturity in automotive embedded systems
Overview of models: CMMI vs Automotive SPICE
Importance of SPICE in OEM and Tier-1 supplier collaboration
Automotive SPICE Structure and Capability Model
Process reference model and process assessment model
Capability levels: CL1 to CL5
Roles of stakeholders: software engineers, testers, process owners
Process Improvement and Audit in Automotive Software
- Process performance measurement
- Sample AutoSPICE process evaluations
- Best practices for implementing process improvements
- Interpreting audit findings and continuous improvement roadmaps
Roles
Automotive Quality Analyst
