Abstract
The human element pervades all company processes, from proposal, design, manufacturing, quality control and product support. Cost effective processes can be best achieved when the human element is totally integrated with technology. Traditional human engineering design methodologies applied to company processes optimizes the relationship of people that comprise the organization with the technology that is the foundation of the organization. Process ownership is essential for the achievement of the goals of quality. This ownership occurs by applying macroergonomics precepts by integration of the personnel system with the technological factors to achieve product delivery to a satisfied customer within the external environment of market forces. The application of human engineering design principles will be discussed followed by the quality focus of the LMTAS company processes. This paper will review LMTAS quality goals to show the elements that form the foundation of The Fighter Enterprise to make it the contractor of choice for tactical fighter aircraft.
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