Course Description

Manufacturing Fundamentals strengthens day-to-day execution while reducing preventable quality and process issues.

Manufacturing Fundamentals – 16 hours

Manufacturing Fundamentals is a practical, application‑focused training package designed to build a strong foundation in quality, Lean thinking, project execution, and core automotive best‑practice tools. The package helps teams develop shared language, consistent methods, and disciplined daily practices that improve plant performance and reduce preventable issues.

Participants will leave this training with a clearer understanding of how their actions impact manufacturing quality, productivity, and cost.  They will be able to apply tools and methods to reduce waste, prevent problems, and improve standardization, while better supporting manufacturing planning, monitoring processes, and responding effectively when performance begins to drift. 

Key Tools & Concepts: 

Standardized Work · 5S · Visual Management · Waste Identification · APQP · FMEA · Control Plans · SPC · Project Planning · Risk Management 

This course is ideal for: 

• New hires and early‑career manufacturing employees 

• Team members transitioning into manufacturing, quality, or engineering roles 

• Cross‑functional teams needing a shared foundation in best practices 

• Organizations strengthening consistency, prevention, and execution on the plant floor 

• How quality, productivity, and cost are interconnected 

• How Lean principles reduce waste and improve flow across both manufacturing and support functions 

• How structured project planning prevents timing, cost, and quality surprises 

• How Automotive Core Tools connect and support preventive quality execution 

• How standardized work, visual controls, and daily verification practices improve consistency 

Included Courses: 

• High Impact Manufacturing Quality Basics – Building daily quality discipline and execution 

• High Impact Lean Principles – Identifying waste and improving process flow 

• High Impact Quality Core Tools Overview – Understanding APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA/SPC, and PPAP as an integrated system 

• High Impact Project Management – Planning and managing work using practical, repeatable methods 

16 hours of training delivered as four 4-hour modules

• Highly interactive, discussion-based format 
• Designed to engage participants with varying experience levels 
• Ideal group size is 12 participants to maximize interaction

Optional implementation and mentoring can be added to support application and retention. 

This learning pathway is available in the following formats:

• Onsite Training: Available for groups wanting an in-person experience
• Live Virtual Sessions: – Delivered online with real-time interaction, ideal for remote teams
• Hybrid Approach: Maximize flexibility by blending real-time online interaction with occasional in-person experiences