Introduction to Automotive IndustryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The study unit provides the student with a broad basic understanding of automotive industry functions, mass production, quality requirements, international operations, and global supply chains. After completing the study unit, the students are better prepared to enter the automotive industry working environment.

Content

- fundamentals of automotive technology
- magnitude and importance of automotive industry worldwide
- road vehicle and working machinery industry in Finland
- trends and future challenges of automotive technology and industry
• climate issues, sustainable development, accountability, and responsibility
• alternative energy sources and drive systems
- introduction to Valmet Automotive business fields and future visions
• contract manufacturing of vehicles, engineering services
• battery design and manufacturing
- knowledge needs of the industry
• project skills
• SAP, Lean, production management systems
• quality issues
• order-delivery chain
• self-management, continuous learning