Production Engineering is the area responsible for planning, designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing production systems — combining human, technological, and material resources to achieve efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.
It operates directly at the interface between product development, testing, processes, logistics, maintenance, and quality management, being essential in Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing environments.
The goal of production engineering is not just to manufacture, but to produce with intelligence, predictability, and sustainable yield.
🧩 Main Activities of Production Engineering
| Area of Operation | Practical Examples |
|---|---|
| Production Planning | Line balancing, takt time, demand forecasts |
| Process Management | Flow optimization, factory layout, integration with MES/ERP |
| Quality and Traceability | Statistical control, KPIs, FPY, CPK, PPK, audits |
| Automation and Digitalization | Automatic data collection, smart jigs, real-time testing |
| Costs and Efficiency | Waste reduction, SMED, OEE, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing |
⚙️ Tools and Methodologies Used
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA
- MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and ERP systems
- Automated tests integrated into production (TestStand, LabVIEW, C#)
- Indicators: OEE, cycle time, setup time, scrap rate
- Traceability matrices and productivity dashboards
🔧 How AJOLLY Testing Supports Production Engineering
AJOLLY Testing develops technical solutions for production engineering focusing on integrated testing, traceability, automation, and continuous performance analysis.
🛠️ Test Systems Connected to Production
- Benches and jigs with direct interface with MES and database
- Complete tracking by serial number, batch, station, and operator
- Functional tests with automatic firmware recording, calibration, and validation
📊 Control of Indicators and Performance
- Automatic collection of cycle time, FPY, CPK, top failures, downtime
- Real-time dashboards for monitoring by shift or cell
- Automatic alerts for recurring failures, deviations, or low efficiency
🔄 Support for Improvement Processes
- Technical support for Kaizen, 8D, CAPA, internal and external audits
- Testability (DFT) and feedback for product engineering
- Digitalization of work instructions and validation checklists
With AJOLLY Testing, Production Engineering becomes strategic, automated, and based on real data — connecting people, processes, and technology.