Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

• Basic understanding of Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with general quality management concepts

Audience

• Engineers
• Designers

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a systematic approach to designing or redesigning products, services, or processes to meet customer expectations and achieve higher quality and performance.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level engineers and designers who wish to use DFSS to ensure that quality is built into the product or process from the start of the design phase.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and concepts of Design Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Learn the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) methodologies.
• Apply DFSS tools and techniques to design and optimize processes.
• Develop skills to manage and lead DFSS projects effectively.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Design Six Sigma

• History and evolution
• Key principles and benefits
• Differences between DMAIC and DFSS

Introduction to DFSS

• Definition and objectives
• Comparison with traditional Six Sigma
• Key components of DFSS

DFSS Methodologies

• Overview of DMAIC
• Introduction to DMADV
• Selecting the appropriate methodology

Define Phase

• Identifying customer needs and requirements
• Defining project scope and objectives
• Voice of the Customer (VoC) techniques

Measure Phase

• Identifying key metrics and data collection
• Measurement system analysis
• Process mapping and flowcharting

Analyze Phase

• Data analysis techniques
• Root cause analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Design Phase

• Concept development and selection
• Robust design principles
• Simulation and modeling tools

Improve Phase

• Optimizing design for performance and cost
• Prototyping and testing
• Lean principles in design

Verify Phase

• Validating design solutions
• Pilot testing and feedback
• Verification and validation techniques

Control Phase

• Implementing control plans
• Sustaining improvements
• Project documentation and reporting

DFSS Project Management

• Leading DFSS projects
• Change management strategies
• Effective communication and stakeholder management

Summary and Next Steps