Abstract
In an environment where detail design and manufacturing are integral, it is imperative that all design and manufacturing options are considered, and are founded on sound engineering principles and professional integrity. In the case of developing design modifications, it is essential that the redesign effort is done in a manner that promotes open communication and follows strict quality protocols. In turn the problem needs to be well defined, evaluated, and potential solutions ranked while ensuring that all past and present data, analyses, and lessons learned are utilized. When a design flaw is uncovered, it must be identified so the correct solution can be determined and presented to the customer what the facts and risk are. These facts must be presented with available options to correct the design flaw providing an optimal design solution that meets the design criteria of the involved parties, and places human life as a top priority. There can be no compromise when safety of an end user or general public is concerned. Obscuring a problem, is unethical and unprofessional. This paper presents a case study that addresses how the lack of design ownership impacted an entire design process and led to a unacceptable outcome; and demonstrate the importance of having sound and proven design processes and procedures in place during a design evolution.
Presenters
Scott CummingsCorporate Chief Engineer, Corporate, Gryphon Technologies, Virginia, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Design Management and Professional Practice
KEYWORDS
Detail design, Integral design, Engineering principles, Professional integrity, Quality, Ethics
