Program management for engineers: vehicle program timing, development milestones and planning from concept to launch.
As a worked example, consider a hypothetical redesign of the current-generation Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia is classified as a sport utility vehicle (SUV). An SUV is a combination of a passenger car with the features of an off-road vehicle. In the US, SUVs are categorized as “light trucks,” so regulations on these large vehicles…
What Is the Systems Engineering V-Model (V-Cycle)? The V-Model — also called the V-cycle — is a systems engineering framework that lays out a project’s entire lifecycle in the shape of a “V.” The left side of the V walks down from high-level requirements to detailed component design; the right side walks back up, integrating…
A business plan is documented, outlining a proposal for creating or forming a new product. It is typically prepared collectively by the production planning team, engineering, marketing and finance. It is an essential roadmap for business success. This document forecasts a few years in the future and outlines the route a vehicle program will have…
To ensure a thorough evaluation of both drivetrains, both powertrains will be studied under various conditions so the best choice could be made. First, it is important for us to know the EPA fuel economy regulations for when these systems will be. Released into market. If either of these two systems does not meet the…