Workshops
Workshop Registration Link – https://ieomsociety.org/worldcongress2024/workshop-registration/
GD&T, October 9, PPAP, October 10 and PLC and AI-ML, October 11
Each Workshop – $50 including buffet lunch. All workshops – $125
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Workshop
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Room C406
(8-10 am – GD&T session I, 10am-1pm – keynotes, 1-2 pm – lunch and 2-5 pm – GD&T Session II)
Registration Site: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=PqTGe3D
GD&T workshop provides a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) which is used on engineering drawings and solid models for describing nominal geometry and its allowable tolerances in product design, manufacturing, assemblies and inspections. It will also cover the different terminologies, symbols, rules, and tolerance stack-up in the product development processes. ASME Y14.5-2009 standard will be used.
Training Outline:
- Review of Graphics in Design and Types of Engineering Drawings
- Fundamentals of Orthogonal Projection, and Sectioning
- Fundamentals of Dimensioning
- Symbols, rules and principles instituted by the ASME Y14.5-2009 Standard
- Fundamentals of GD&T
- Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
Statistical Tolerancing
– Major Concepts: Angularity
– Circular Runout
– Circularity (Roundness)
– Concentricity
– Cylindricity
– Datum Features
– Flatness
– Functional Gages
– Material Conditions (MMC, LMC, RFS)
– Mating Part Tolerancing
– Parallelism
– Perpendicularity (Squareness)
– Profile
– Straightness
– Symmetry
– Total Runout
– True Position
Speaker
Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain
Manufacturing Process Lead
General Motors Corporation
World Head Quarters
Pontiac, Michigan
Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq Hussain is Adjunct Faculty in Lawrence Tech University. He earned his Doctoral of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems (DEMS) and Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (MEMS) Degrees in May 2008 from Lawrence Tech University, Michigan, USA. He also earned Master of Science in Quality from Eastern Michigan University in 2003. Dr. Hussain is a certified DFSS Black Belt from General Motors University and CMI from ASQ. He is currently working in General Motors Corporation Headquarter in Powertrain division in USA. Dr. Hussain has expert level knowledge in the following disciplines.
- Design of Experiment (DOE)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T)
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Manufacturing Processes & Technology
- Gauging and Inspection (GR&R)
- Process Quality Analysis
- Machining Expert and MQL (green manufacturing) Expert
Dr. Hussain is a source of knowledge to all the GM machining plants. He has launched many New and major GM Powertrain engine programs. Dr. Hussain authored and published several papers in machining and measurement systems.
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Workshop
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2025
Room C406 (Bldg. # 5)
Submission Site: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=6HzYjlI
Registration Site: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=PqTGe3D
This one-day workshop provides participants with an understanding Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and related topics including quality planning, evaluation, requirements, product and process changes in automotive and other manufacturing applications.
Who Should Attend
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Quality Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Product Engineers
- Technicians
- Supply Chain Engineers in OEM and Suppliers
- ISO support members
- Auditors and Inspectors
- Quality Managers
Topics:
- Purpose of PPAP
- PPAP Processes
- PPAP Requirements and AIAG Standards
- Six Elemments of PPAP
- PPAP Progress Check List
- Process Capabilities
- Supplier quality and OEM quality
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Voice of the Customer
- Product Reliability Studies
- DFMEA and PFMEA
- Design/Manufacturing Verification & Validation
- Product/Process Quality System
- Pre-Launch Control Plan
- Reduce Variation
- MSA
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 10, 2024
PPAP Speakers
8:00 – 10:00 am: Speaker I
M Ali Rizwan
Director of Quality Global and Key Account Management: Continental Automotive
Michigan
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Lead Supplier Auditor IATF 16949 2016 AIAG
Certified Manager of Organizational Excellence (ASQ)
Diploma in Corporate Sustainability
Certified Executive Leadership Hult Ashbridge University
Steering team member Corporate Social Responsibility (Automotive Inside Action Group)
Core team member American Society of Quality (Detroit Automotive)
M Ali Rizwan is an Director of Quality at Continental Automotive responsible for managing global OEM, with focus on continuous improvements and quality trainings. Presented webinars on APQP and Quality System, problem solving at ASQ and quality forums within the automotive industry. Has audited and coached quality customer specific and regulatory requirements internally and to suppliers around the globe. Contributed to the development of Layered Process Audit with Software Developers. Ali is on the Steering committee for Corporate Social Responsibility which provides valuable input to the regulatory standards for sustainability, human rights and conflict minerals reporting. Core team member at Diversity and Inclusion. Chair for the Automotive Society of Quality (Automotive Detroit) Quality Awards and has been Elected Chairperson at ASQ Automotive Detroit Jan 2025.
Volunteer and Mentor at Winning Futures Detroit Michigan with students for empowering tomorrow’s workforce. Executive Quality Panel member at Nissan Supplier Council Team member at multiple employee resource group (ERG), AAPI, SUSNA, and DEI
10:00 – 1:00 pm – Keynotes
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Buffet Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Speaker II
Steven Sibrel
Senior Supplier Quality Manager
Harman International
Novi, MI
Past Chair – ASQ Greater Detroit
Steve Sibrel is a business process improvement trainer, coach and auditor with over 35 years of experience in the business and manufacturing world. He is currently working as Senior Supplier Quality Manager at Harman International, a manufacturer of audio and infotainment systems for consumer, professional, and automotive industries, with well-known brands such as JBL, Lexicon, Crown, Infinity, Mark Levinson, Becker and Harman-Kardon. Previously he held a number of engineering and management positions in diverse industries at Applied Materials (Semiconductor), NEC (Telecommunications) and Texas Instruments (Military). He has conducted over 200 supplier audits in North America, Europe, and Asia and is a Lead Auditor for ISO/TS16949, ISO9001, ISO13485, ISO17025, and 21CFR820. He has been the Chair for Professional Development for the ASQ Detroit section since 2008. He received the Distinguished Service Award in 2008 and the Leadership Award in 2013 from ASQ. Current ASQ Certifications held are Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Quality Auditor, and Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence. He is an adjunct facility member at Macomb Community College. Steve has a BSEE degree from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and an MSEE degree from Southern Methodist University.
3:00 – 4:00 pm: Speaker III
Brian Martensen
Product Manager at Plex, by Rockwell Automation
Troy, Michigan
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Hands-on Workshop
Room: Siemens Electro-Matic Industrial Engineering Lab at LTU, E108, Engineering Building
8:00 am – 10:00 am (Session 1) and 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Session II), Friday, October 11, 2024
Both are same session. You can join one.
Trainer
Dave Medonis
Application Engineering
Electro-Matic Products, Inc.
Farmington Hills
Michigan, USA
David Medonis is an Application Engineering Manager at Electro-Matic Products, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. With a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University (earned in 1992), David has amassed over 30 years of experience working with automotive and industrial manufacturing companies. Specializing in automation and controls design with cutting-edge technologies, David is dedicated to helping others achieve their overall design goals and delivering innovative engineering solutions.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 3:30 – 5:00 pm (Onsite Room 1)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop
Workshop Facilitator: Professor Don Reimer, Lawrence Tech, MI, USA
Each team will develop an idea to solve an engineering problem that may have commercial potential. They will develop a business plan using the business model canvas. Teams will compete for prizes with best ideas and best commercial potentials. Students need to bring their laptops.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop – A hands-on interactive learning experience
This workshop has been designed to encourage participants in a hands-on interactive learning experience on the development of the entrepreneurial mindset
Topics:
- Idea Generation
- Opportunity Recognition
- Ventura Creation
- Value Creation
- Understanding and working with the Business Model Canvas as a validation tool
- Identifying “Customer Segments” and the “Customer Archetype”
- Introduction to the Business Planning Process
- Presentation and Recognition (Prizes)
- Join us for an exciting and interactive learning experience on how to make your dream a reality.
Professor Don Reimer
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
IEOM Society International
Southfield, Michigan, USA
Donald M. Reimer is an adjunct faculty at the A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering in College of Engineering at Lawrence Tech in Southfield, Michigan. He coordinates the Certificate of Entrepreneurial Engineering Skills. Mr. Reimer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from University of Detroit/Mercy. He is a Certified Management Consultant with over 35 years of experience in working with closely-held businesses. He has taught courses in entrepreneurship, strategic management, corporate entrepreneurship and innovation for engineers. Mr. Reimer is a member of the Lawrence Tech Kern Campus Committee, Coordinator of the Lawrence Tech Innovation Encounter. He is faculty Advisor of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Mr. Reimer serves as a Kern Fellow of The Kern Family Foundation, Co-Direct of the Coleman Fellows Program, member of the National Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Faculty Advisory Council and is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education. He has operated his own consulting company – The Small Business Strategy Group for 23 years. He published numerous articles on small business, entrepreneurship and strategic thinking. He has received several awards and recognition by local, state and federal agencies for his work in entrepreneurship and minority business development. Mr. Reimer served as member of the Minority Economic Development Committee of New Detroit. Mr. Reimer is member of the Small Business Advisory Council of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reimer is a member of Advisory Board of the Milwaukee Junction Small Business Assistance Center. He is also a member of the Applied Innovation Alliance. Mr. Reimer serves as a KEEN Fellow for The Kern Family Foundation and is a member of United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.