Total Quality Management in Space Shuttle Main Engine manufacturingThe Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy developed in the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is briefly reviewed and the ongoing TQM implementation effort which is being pursued through the continuous improvement (CI) process is discussed. TQM is based on organizational excellence which integrates the new supportive culture with the technical tools necessary to identify, assess, and correct manufacturing processes. Particular attention is given to the prime contractor's change to the organizational excellence management philosophy in SSME manufacturing facilities.
Document ID
19920066423
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ding, J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)