Systems Engineering and Engineering Management: Keys to the Efficient Development of Products and Services

Abstract:

Because of globalization and technology, the roles of the traditional engineering manager are changing. All practicing engineering managers must be able to understand the tools available in order to develop innovative products and solutions that meet the customer's demands. Systems engineering (SE) is a relatively new discipline that is focused on developing requirements and functional and operational architectures of complex systems. In the 21st century market, engineers are becoming a profession of integrators of commercially existing components manufactured outside the U.S. This article presents an overview of SE and the overlap, differences, and synergies that are associated with the traditional engineering management functions.