Quality and Integration Management

Designing a commercial airliner requires independent engineering teams to construct the avionics, the hydraulics, the cabin interior, and the turbofan engines. If the engine team optimizes solely for maximum thrust without coordinating with the structural engineers, the airframe will literally tear itself apart in flight. The discipline that prevents this catastrophic isolation is integration. Once integrated, the aircraft must perform flawlessly; a poorly cast turbine blade or a failing altimeter is unacceptable. This is the domain of quality. Together, integration and quality act as the central nervous system and the structural integrity of any successful project. In this guide, we will explore the precise mechanics of both.