Past Senior Design Projects

Students pursuing undergraduate degrees are required to complete 2 semester-long industry projects. These projects give the students the opportunity to be industry consultants and to apply the skills/Competencies learned during their undergrad studies to real world production problems.

Project Title

Semester

Company

Team

Set-up Time Reduction through Lean Manufacturing Techniques

S-05

Love Box Company

Jason Rouse (MfgE), Choon Ling Tay (IE), Abdullah Abdulwahab (IE)

Design of an Ergonomic Checklist and a Workstation

S-05

Case New Holland

Matthew Kamerick (IE), Bandar Hamda (IE) and Behnaz Nouri (IE)

Capacity Utilization of the Autoclave Department

S-05

Cessna Aircraft Company

Dustin McCowan (MfgE), Gary D Souza (IE)

Improving the Vane Pump Assembly Process

S-04

Great Plains Industries

A. Alhajri, K. Iem, G. Nye

Process Improvements in the Paint Shop

S-04

Air Capitol Plating

S. Corcoran, T. Huynh, A. Mageto

Analysis of Kit-Fill and Line-Stock Systems

S-04

Cessna

T. Mai, J. Hamilton, K. Zens

Development of Scheduling Tools for Paint Hanger Production

S-04

Cessna

L. Bernstorf, J. Lauer, Ridwan

Plant II Factory Re-arrangement Project

S-04

Boeing

M. El-Ghazoui, A. Herr, K. Neises

Improving the MRB Process

F-03

Cessna

C. Yip, K. Neises, S. Kupper, T. Huynh

Software Development for Process Documentation

F-03

Case New Holland

T. Mai, B. Gatundu, L. Bernstorf

Development of Sheet Metal Manufacturing Cell

F-03

Thayer Aerospace

S. Corcoran, M. Farris

Improvements of the Shipping and Receiving Process Flow

S-03

Thayer Aerospace

K. Iem, K. Smith, E. Wilmeth

Process Analysis and Improvement

S-03

Air Capitol Plating

M. Farris, A. Nguyen, T. Pheng

Building Utilization and Facilities Improvement

S-03

WSU Southside Education Center

L. Pearson, M. Goh

Capacity Analysis of E-commerce Order Distribution

S-03

Coleman

A. Anderson, B. Gatundu, C. Yip

Conceptual Design of a High-Strength Blind Fastener and Installation Device.

F-02

Boeing

A. Anderson, D. Koehn, R. Mason, S. Spencer

Disposal of Microfoil Waste

F-02

Pioneer Balloons

S. Chai, F. Lim, T. Foo, K. Nguyen

Manufacturing Cabinetry to Design Specifications

F-02

Wend-Wood, Inc.

A. McLaren, E. Wilmeth, M. Goh

Improvement for the Receiving Process

F-02

Cessna

Q. Clark, A. Murdock, K. Smith

Coleman Production Line Optimization

F-02

Coleman

A. Nguyen, J. Brummer

Inventory Management

F-02

Wend-Wood, Inc.

S. Ong, A. Pheng, G. Youse

Ergonomic Evaluation and Improvement of Wire Shop

S-02

Learjet

S. Chai, C. Greene, K. Nguyen

Design of Tool Crib Management System

S-02

Cessna

Q. Clark, C. Ekrut, S. Ong

Design and Manufacturability Analysis

S-02

Boeing

J. Brummer, J. Denayer, R. Joshua, H. Serna

Design of an Assembly Cell

S-02

Thayer Aerospace

A. Murdock, B. Rajjoub, G. Youse

Department Consolidation and Plant Layout Improvement

S-02

Plastic Fab.

S. Spencer, T. Wie, A. McLaren

Reduction of Setup Time for CNC Machines

F-01

Tweco Robotics

K. Allred, B. Rajjoud, H. Serna

Evaluation of Radio Frequency Identification Technology by Process Mapping

F-01

Boeing

C. Ekrut, C. Greene, L. Io

Improvement of the Stockroom Operations through Lean lift Implementation

S-01

Cessna Aircraft

M. Al-Mardini, L. Io, I Jithavech

Improvement of the Material Handling System

S-01

Tweco,

L Sir-Sain, D. Bigler, C. Lim

Design of Hydroform Pallet System

S-01

Raytheon Aircraft

P. Hughes, C. Kennedy, V. Sambasivan

Streamlining Production Flow of Boeing 737 Cargo Shrouds

S-01

Plastic Fab

K. Allred, T. Aytekin, B. Lee

Tool Management Analysis for Tool Crib

S-01

Tru Circle

S. Jewell, A. Sanchez, M. Staley

Design of Cycle Counting Process

F-00

Thayer Aerospace

B Lee, M Bernbeck, I Handoko, B. Hesslink

Facility/Process Design for TrackMaster,

F-00

FullVision

I Jithavech, V Tennekoon, WTneh

Lot Size Analysis in the Light Structures Department,

F-00

Boeing

S Leong, A El-Bahraoui, M Staley, R. Chong

Design of Seat Assembly Line

F-00

Cessna

D. Bigler, C. Merten, S. Jewell

Testing System Assessment and Design for Hawker 800XP

F-00

Raytheon

A. Sanchez-Marsa, J. Sutherland, S. Chuah, C. Chian

Automation of Spice Packaging

F-00

Dean and DeLuca

C. Kennedy, M. Al-Mardini, D. Housholder

A Case Study of Aerospace Systems & Components, Inc.

S-00

Aerospace Systems and Components Inc

V. Polcyn, S. Tan, V. Tennekoon

Hand Forming Process Improvement

S-00

D-J Engineering Inc.

J. Ahmed, R. Chong, D. Housholder

Assessment of Shipping Container Alternatives

S-00

Boeing

C. Chew, S. Chuah, B. Hesslink, C. Merten

Community Toolbox Design

S-00

Cessna

T. Ching, W. Gina

Bond Shop Investigation

S-00

Cessna

B. Kraus, A. Bahraoui, M. Bernbeck

Process Integration in a Flow Line

S-00

Philips Lighting

I. Handoko, C. Ma, J. Sutherland

Integration of Jig Shops

F-99

Cessna

F. Yang, C. Ma, V. Polcyn

Improvement of Material Handling

F-99

Metal-Fab

M.Casados, C. Chew, B. Kraus

Quality Improvement of the Hairpin and Expanding Process

F-99

York International

M. Pendleton, J. Ahmed, S. Tan

Reduction of Material Handling by Way of Forklifts

F-99

Metal-Fab

M. Casados, C. Chew, B. Kraus

Scrap Reduction and Productivity Increase in Solenoid Production

F-99

Aerospace Systems and Components, Inc.

T. Aytekin, J. Smith

Statistical Process Control: York International

F-99

York International

M. Pendleton, J. Ahmed, S. Tan

Design of A Robotic Weld Line

S-99

Case Corporation

J. McClanahan, M. Casados

Material Removal Rate Improvements for Titanium

S-99

L and S Machining

J. Smith, J. Wagner

Analysis and Improvement of the Uniloader Leak Test Area

S-99

Case Corporation

L. Kuan, Ng, A. Al-Rubia, F. Lim

Set up Reduction at the CNC machining centers

S-99

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies INC.

M. Abdelaal, V. Sambasivan, F. Hsieh

Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus

S-99

Via Christi

M. Pendleton, F. Yang, S. Tan

Setup Reduction at the CNC Machining Centers

S-99

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Inc.

M. Abdelaal, V. Sambasivan, F. Hsieh

Design and Analysis of the Admissions Department at St. Francis Campus

S-99

Via Christi

M. Pendleton, F. Yang, S. Tan

Layout Design for Aircraft Seat Frames Manufacturing Plant

F-98

Cessna Aircraft

S. Wong, P. Tioanda, E.Unaja

Analysis of Improvement for the Cessna 208 Upholstery shop

F-98

Cessna Aircraft

J. McClannahan, J. Wagner, C. Yew

Layout for Tooling Building of Cessna Facility at Pawnee

F-98

Cessna Aircraft

F. Hsieh, S. Tan, K. Soebandrija

Carousel Standardization

F-98

Chance Industries

L. Sivanesan, M. Abdelaal, A. Al-Rubia

Layout Design fro Aircraft Seat Frames Manufacturing Plant

S-98

Cessna

S. Wong, P. Tioanda, E. Unaja

Analysis of Improvement for Transportation Department

S-98

Via Christi

L. Tamariz, W. Hor, C. Yew

A New Continuous Flow Process for Manufacturing Carrousel horses

S-98

Chance Rides, Inc.

M. Barkley, H. Leong, D. Mikesell

Design of A Tool Box

S-98

Cessna Aircraft

S. Chan, K. Soebandrija, L. Sivanesan, R. Novello

Capacity Planning and Staffing Level of An Automated Machining Cell

S-98

Raytheon Aircraft

W. Wong, P. Ong, S. Wong, Y. Lee

Final Assembly Line Design for RT-52 Buses and Coach

F-97

Chance Coach Inc.

J. Jafri, M. Barkley, S. Wong

New Tooling Facility Design

F-97

Raytheon

H. Leong, S. Ganapathi, M. Ooi

Evaluation of Plant Layout for Stretch Press Tooling for Skin Production

F-97

Boeing

T. Smith, S. Chan, E. Unaja

Design Facility Layout for New Seat Assembly Plan

F-97

Cessna Aircraft

K. Hallacy, W. Hor, Y. Lee

Warehouse Safety Plan

F-97

Love Box Inc.

P. Tioanda, W. Wong, K. Yong

Magazine Manufacturing Line Design

F-97

Center Industries

L. Tamariz, S. Wong, T. Jong

Bottleneck Analysis of 750 Line

S-97

Cessna

H. Lee, A. Tantra, K. Yong

Performance and Service Attributes

S-97

Evcon Industries, Inc

J. Jafri, W. Phan, K. Hallacy

Model 60 Process Flow Improvement

S-97

Learjet Corporation

B. Clevenger, G. Sellaperumall, B. Yii

Ergonomic and Safety Evaluation

S-97

Cessna

P. Ng, T. Smith, Y. Liu

Bottleneck Analysis of the Change Order Process

S-97

Unitary Product

B. Farris, T. Jong, M. Ooi

Analysis of Change Order Process

S-97

Evcon Industries, Inc

B. Farris, T. Jong, M. Ooi

Analysis of Delay Time of the Hunter 20 Machine

F-96

Grede Foundries, Inc.

J. Bonner, K. Devlin, H. Lee

Project Proposal for Process Analysis

F-96

Mid-Central Machine

P. Ng, C. Yii, T. Unruh

Ergonomic Assessment, Analysis, and Recommendations for the Engineering Services At

F-96

Evcon Industries, Inc.

J. Casal, K. Liu, T. Koo

Analysis Model of the Learjet M45 Final Line

F-96

Learjet

A. Tantra, J. Arevalo, S. Goh

Field Test Locations

F-96

Evcon Industries

B. Clevenger, P. Pong, J. Thamrin

Minimizing Labor Costs Without Reducing Labor Force

F-96

Via Christi Regional Medical Center

B. Farris, C. Noland, Y. Liu

Redesigning the Housemate Assembly Line at Center

S-96

Center Industries

M. Khalidi, W. Lai, C. Noland

Patient Flow at a Comprehensive Occupational Medical Programs Clinic

S-96

Occupational Medical Clinic

C. Dao, C. Tay, J. Arevalo

Redesign of an Axle Manufacturing Workstation at CASE Corporation

S-96

J.I. Case Corp

K. Devlin, T. Koo, A. Sukri

A Bottleneck/ Capacity Analysis at Coleman Company

S-96

Coleman

J. Bonner, J. Casal, W. Tamimi, J. Themrin

Scheduling Analysis for an Automotive Decal Industry

S-96

Avery Dennison

D. Akbari, M. Nouri, T. Unruh

Banding Machine Capacity Analysis

F-95

Love Box Co.

A Scheduling System for the Box plant

F-95

Love Box Co.

Bottleneck Analysis of Inspection, Cleaning, and Packaging

F-95

Avery-Dennison

Crews in Motion

F-95

Cessna

Caraballo. Lai, Nouri, Perera

Capacity Analysis of Hydroforming Machines

S-95

Cessna Aircraft

K. Chen, F. Relf, A. Santoso

Expert System Development for cost Estimating

S-95