ASQ Design for Manufacturing, Assembly & Service (DFM/A/S)
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Duration: 0.5 Day (Half-Day)
Format: Online (Live, Instructor-Led)
ASQ Member Price: $60
*Course Non-Member Price $96.26
Design decisions lock in up to 80% of total product and service cost.
This half-day DFMA program focuses on eliminating waste at the design stage, where the greatest impact can be achieved.
In this practical, instructor-led session, participants learn how to apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Service (DFS) principles using real robotic assembly and manufacturing case studies.
The course emphasizes simple, structured DFMA thinking, supported by PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act), to help teams:
Simplify designs
Reduce part count
Improve assembly flow
Enhance serviceability
Lower total life-cycle cost—without compromising quality, safety, or functionality
This program is ideal for professionals involved in product, process, equipment, and service design, especially in environments where manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and maintainability matter.
What You Will Learn
DFMA Fundamentals
Why 80% of waste is created during design
Understanding DFM, DFA, and DFS — and how they differ
Linking DFMA to Lean thinking and cost reduction
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Designing parts for ease of fabrication
Reducing manufacturing complexity and variation
Material, tolerance, and process considerations
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Reducing part count and assembly steps
Improving handling, orientation, and insertion
Designing for faster, error-free assembly
Lessons learned from robotic assembly systems
Design for Service (DFS)
Designing products for easy inspection, maintenance, and repair
Improving accessibility and service time
Reducing downtime and life-cycle service cost
PDCA Applied to Design
Using PDCA to review and improve designs
Identifying design-related waste early
Creating feedback loops between design, manufacturing, and service teams
Real-World Case Studies
Robotic assembly design case study
Manufacturing and service design examples
How small design changes delivered large cost and quality gains
What You Will Do (Hands-On)
Participants will:
Analyze real design examples
Identify DFMA-related waste
Apply PDCA thinking to improve designs
Learn how to ask the right design questions early
(Participants are encouraged—but not required—to bring a sample drawing, design, or equipment concept for discussion.)
Who Should Attend?
Product Designers & Product Engineers
Manufacturing & Process Engineers
Quality & Reliability Engineers
Maintenance & Service Engineers
Manufacturing Managers & Supervisors
Anyone involved in design, fabrication, assembly, or service decisions
No advanced DFMA background required.
Why Attend?
By the end of this session, you will:
Understand where and why design-driven waste is created
Learn how to apply DFMA principles immediately
Reduce manufacturing and service complexity
Improve product quality, reliability, and serviceability
Lower total life-cycle cost through better design decisions
About the Instructor
Charanjit Singh (C.J.) Bawa
C.J. Bawa is a PMP®, ACP®, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Change Agent with over 30 years of global experience in operations, project management, and continuous improvement.
As Founder of QCDMS Consultants and an Authorized Trainer for PMI® and ASQ®, C.J. has trained and coached 15,000+ professionals worldwide, helping organizations deliver over $1 billion in measurable business improvements across manufacturing, healthcare, energy, public service, and regulated industries.
Cell: 416-571-8770
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.qcdms.com
LinkedIn: Charanjit Singh Bawa