Measurement Science Technician DACUM – Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing,
May 23, 2013
Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced
Materials Manufacturing
Everett Community College
DACUM Workshop Report
For
The Measurement Science Technician
Facilitation: Cunningham Enterprises; davidg.cunningham@comcast.net
Measurement Science Technician DACUM – Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing,
May 23, 2013
Sno-Isle Skill Center
Airport Road, Everett
May 23, 2013
Agenda:
Focus Question:
“What is the general work profile of a typical Measurement Science Technician in today‟s world?”
8:30AM
Welcome from Jason Koehn, The Boeing Company and Mary Kay Bredeson, Director of
the Center of Excellence for Aerospace & Advanced Materials Manufacturing
8:45AM
Introduction of the panel members college observers
Introduction to the DACUM process and the agenda - Dave Cunningham
Workshop I
Mapping out the initial profile of the Measurement Science Technician
Break
Finalizing the work profile
Noon
Lunch
1:15PM
Refinement of the Work profile and the component tasks
Identification of priorities
Break
Workshop II
Mapping out the necessary Knowledge Skills and Aptitudes required of a Measurement
Science Technician (KSAs)
Break
Finalizing the KSAs
Wrap-up discussion
4:30PM
Adjourn
Participants:
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Mike Lowery, The Boeing Company
Justine Rutt, The Boeing Company
Andrew Balasa, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Vernon Alt, National Conference of Standards Laboratories/ Northrop Grumman
Mons Lee, The Boeing Company
Jason Koehn, The Boeing Company
Dennis McMahon, North Seattle Community College
Kelly Anderson, The Lockheed Martin Company
Bret Corey, The Boeing Company
Norbert Solomonson, The Boeing Company
Jeff Gask, John Fluke Manufacturing Company
Steve Kidd, CIMtech, Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing
Dave Cunningham, - DACUM Facilitator, Cunningham Enterprises
Facilitation: Cunningham Enterprises; davidg.cunningham@comcast.net
Measurement Science Technician DACUM – Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing,
May 23, 2013
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All lettering and numbering in this document is for ease of reference only and does not denote
priority or special significance.
Color codes are at the top of each chart
Introductions:
Mary Kaye Bredeson and Jason Koehn gave a brief overview of the whole project and welcomed the
panel. Represented on the DACUM panel were Measurement Science experts from several
companies including The Boeing Company, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Northrop Grumman,
Lockheed Martin, John Fluke Manufacturing, CIMtech and North Seattle Community College.
The panel members represented a broad foundation of experience in measurement science that
included metrology engineering, aerospace engineering, naval technology, medical instruments,
microwave technology, the Marine Corp, the National Standards Lab, metrology research and
advanced manufacturing. During the introductory part of the meeting there was some discussion
about the following developments in measurement science:
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Three – D – Coordinate Metrology
5D and 6D Laser test instruments
Linear Optics Technology
Real-time Photogrametry
These examples of technology in common use underscore the ever-increasing accuracy of
measurement instruments that are being used in industry and the fact that acceptable industry
standards have moved to new levels.
Dave Cunningham, the facilitator, introduced the group to the DACUM process and the agenda for
the rest of the day. Following this, the workshop got underway with the creation of the work profile
of the typical measurement science technician. This process went through the afternoon and ended
at 4:30PM.
The preferred attributes required of the typical Measurement Science Technician
Integrity
Patience
Manual dexterity
Flexible & adaptable
Intellectual curiosity
Cautious in thought and
action
Enjoys learning
Prepared to tackle the
unfamiliar
Attention to detail
Analytical
3D Reasoning
Non-compromising
(at times)
Follows instructions
Can ask for help when
necessary
Committed to life-long
learning
Self-interrogating
Process oriented
Precise in thinking and
communicating
Open to oversight of
his/her work
A self-starter
Can do repetitive work
Perfectionist
A problem solver – who
asks the question „Why?‟
A team player
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Measurement Science Technician DACUM – Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing,
May 23, 2013
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Note:
Red denotes – key attributes
The Preferred Demonstrated Skill Sets required of the typical Measurement Science Technician
Most critical skills
Math specific to
Measurement Science
A
Apply math to interpret
specifications & tolerance
A1
Convert units
A2
Calculate complex
tolerances
A3
Make use of applied algebra
and geometry
A4
Apply basic math to
problem solving
A5
Basic Lab Skills
B
Read Blue-prints and
schematics
B1
Recognize abnormal
behavior of measurement
B2
Basic Soldering
B3
Conduct basic set-ups
(cables, adaptors etc)
B4
Use wide range of hand
tools safely
Apply basic ratio formulas
and statistical concepts
A6
B5
Test Equipment
Operations
C
Operate digital multimeters, oscillators etc
C1
Apply appropriate
standards
C2
Use electronic test
equipment
C3
Use ancillary equipment
appropriately
C4
Set-up process control
operations
C5
Operate frequency counters
and signal generators
C6
Set-up and perform
automated measurements
C7
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Technical
Communications
D
Career Readiness
D1
Social/Professional ethics
D2
Microsoft Office products
D3
Written English
(ATA Standard)
D4
Communicating at
appropriate level
D5
Conducting computerbased information search
D6
Applying GDT symbols to
data
D7
Measurement Science Technician DACUM – Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing, May 23, 2013
The Preferred Knowledge Base for Measurement Science Technicians
(Tan items denote elements where a depth understanding is required)
The Expression of
Units of
Measurement
A
Measurement units &
conversions
A1
Core Measurement
Science
Technology
B
Basic Mechanics
‘Uncertainty’ in
Measurement
Science
C
B1
Basics of Uncertainty
Analysis
C1
Simple and complex
AC/DC Circuits
B2
Error + Correction
relationships
C2
Basics of Electrical,
Mechanical, Optical &
Chemical systems
B3
Guardbanding
Techniques
C3
TAR/TUR/TR
C4
SI and English units of
Measurement
Measurement
Science
Fundamentals
D
Measurement Theory
& Techniques
D1
Why Calibrate?
(Traceability,
Repeatability,
Reliability)
D2
Vocabulary of
Measurement Science
D3
Basics of Calibration
Procedures
D4
Basic Standards (NIST
etc.,)
D5
Basic Computer
Operations
A2
B4
Role of Environmental
Factors in the
measurement process
C5
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Typical Laboratory
Hazards
D6
Quality Standards
ISO, ASME etc
D10
The History of
Measurement
D11
E
Applied
Mathematics for
Measurement
Science
F
Reading &
Comprehending
Technical Writing
E1
Geometry & Algebra –
basic functions
F1
Technical
Communications
Writing Cogent
Technical Reports
E2
Basics of Technical
Communications
(Terms, glossary etc)
E3
MS Office tools for
data presentation
E4
Assessing the
knowledge level of
customers (internal and
external)
E5
Data Integrity
G
Basics of Data Integrity
G1
Statistical concepts and
their applications in
Measurement Science
F2
Concept of significant
Digits as it applies to
Measurement Science
Data Recording
formats and norms
in Measurement
Science
F3
G2
Communicating clearly
at the customer‟s level
E6
Measurement Science Technician DACUM – Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing, May 23, 2013
The Work Profile of the typical Measurement Science Technician
Main Duties
Making Accurate
& Repeatable
Measurements
A
Interpreting,
Documenting &
Communicating
Test Results
B
Researching &
Applying
Measurement
Science
Knowledge
C
Trouble Shooting,
Adjustment &
Repair
D
Incorporating
Quality Systems
E
Set up Measurement
Processes
A1
Read and Comprehend
Performance Specs
A2
Primary Tasks
(Purple = most challenging: Green = most commonly performed tasks: Tan = both common and challenging)
Apply Measurement
Work according to Safety
Read & understand
Science vocabulary in all
SOPs in the lab
technical procedures
work
A3
A5
A7
Use MBD and other Measurement Science strategies
Follow Calibration
Calibrate equipment
Care & Handle Lab
S.O.P.s
according to S.O.P.s
Equipment safely
A9
A4
A6
A8
Communicate test
results accurately
Communicate effectively
with customers
B3
Educate customers on
process and results
interpretation
B4
Gather data from
measurements
B5
Certify or reject test
instruments based on
results
B6
Document results
(O.O.T. Conditions etc)
B7
Report data results in
various formats (text,
graphs, charts, numbers)
B8
Analyze non-conforming
data
B9
Assess measurement
results (OOT, SOOT,
Limited use)
B11
B1
Communicate results to
customer‟s declared need
B10
Use Excel to calculate
Measurement Results
B12
Calculate Basic Test
Accuracy Ratios
Choose Standard Base
UUT Specifications
(T.A.R./T.U.R.)
Apply the Basic
Principles of Traceability
in the Measurement
Process
Identify Potential Sources
of Measurement Error
Use G.D.T. to interpret
Blue Prints
Research Specifications
and Measurement Issues
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
Applying Basic T.S.
approaches to
Measurement & Test
Equipment
D3
Apply Basic I.T.
knowledge to problem
solving
D4
Apply Measurement
Units accurately
B2
Adjusting test
instruments to perform
within manufacturer‟s
specs
D1
D2
Follow Standard Quality Assurance S.O.P.s of the
company on all work
E1
T.S. and Repair a range
of instruments
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