Component engineering is an
engineering
Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...
discipline primarily used to ensure the suitability and testability of suitable components required to manufacture a larger product.
The term combines two ideas:
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component
Component may refer to:
In engineering, science, and technology Generic systems
*System components, an entity with discrete structure, such as an assembly or software module, within a system considered at a particular level of analysis
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—a smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity
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Engineering
Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...
—the discipline and profession of applying science to implement some functional design
Component designer engineers design, oversee the production, and test components for machines used in many different industries, from aviation to manufacturing, IT, software,
[ ] telecommunications, and many more.
To make machine parts that are reliable and effective, they are involved in various stages of production, starting from research and product development, to compliance and design, or might work on testing and installing components.
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Engineering
Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...
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Just in time (business)
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List of engineering branches
Engineering is the discipline and profession that applies scientific theories, mathematical methods, and empirical evidence to design, create, and analyze technological solutions, balancing technical requirements with concerns or constraints on ...
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Manufacturing engineering
Manufacturing engineering or production engineering is a branch of professional engineering that shares many common concepts and ideas with other fields of engineering such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, and industrial engineering.
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