Introduction To Automotive Product Design & Development

Learn about the process, milestones and activities from idea to complete design of cars for Automotive engineers

What you'll learn
What is the Overall process and workflow. The major milestones
How product planning and concept development is carried out
What happens in Automotive Design and styling
What are Ergonomic analyses and factors considered in establishing initial concept of passenger vehicles
What is Vehicle Architecture, effect of powertrain design on Vehicle architecture
What is vehicle construction. The differences between Monocoque and Body on frame constructions
What are various types of Suspension and factors in Suspension configuration selection for vehicle
What are modular platforms. Key characteristic of modular platforms and their benefits
System Packaging design and importances of Interfaces , Role of integration
Detail design and Engineering Bill of materials
What is DFMEA, DVp and concern resolution
Example of Design of Frame
Overview of Performance domains and the systems , factors which affect them

Requirements
Basic understanding of Automotive engineering systems

Description
The Automotive product development process is based on he Mechanical design and development process Starting from product planning to Detail DesignThis course will cover the key aspects of these stages and key activities carried out along with major milestonesConcepts coveredConcept of Concurrent engineering and how teams are formed in cross functional setupMajor milestones at each stage The nature of product development and types of product developmentHow concepts are developed and differences between industrial design and engineering design What are ergonomic analyses and H point . Importance in establishing the concept What is Vehicle architecture and types of Vehicle construction and types of Suspension used in different types of vehiclesWhat are vehicle platforms and modular designs . Importance of standardizationActivities in Systems design - Interfaces and Integration of complex systemsActivities in Detail design phase including DFMEA, DVP preparation and Concern resolutionWhat is BOM ,PLM and engineering releaseThe Main outcome of the course is to develop a holistic understanding of the whole process from idea to production level design The course is useful for Design engineering aspirants in automotive domain or for anyone interested in gaining insights how automobiles are developed in industry .

Who this course is for:
Design engineering aspirants looking to learn more about automotive development,Anyone interested in automotive engineering and product development