Aerospace lean manufacturing course
Online course of 300 hours in aerospace lean manufacturing: 6 modules covering lean thinking in aerospace, value stream analysis, stability tools, problem solving and quality and factory-wide lean, with an assigned technical tutor.
Aerospace lean manufacturing course — studying from Malta
Malta's aerospace activity is concentrated around Malta International Airport at Luqa, where aircraft maintenance, cabin interiors and aviation services form a significant part of the local economy. The island's aviation sector is supported by a long-established regulatory framework and a growing interest in drone operations and advanced air mobility. Engineers here commonly find work with aircraft maintenance organisations, aviation services providers and companies engaged in unmanned systems testing. Expertise in airworthiness, systems integration and regulatory compliance is particularly valued by employers operating within this niche but internationally connected market.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise engineers working in aerospace, UAM, drones and space, and how does that affect my title?
Malta's Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' under the Engineering Profession Act. Aviation safety is overseen by the Malta Competition and Consumers Affairs Authority's aviation counterpart, Transport Malta's Civil Aviation Directorate, which licenses operators and certain technical staff. A private SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition depends on the employer or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta might hire someone with an aerospace or drone engineering background?
Malta has an aviation sector centred on Malta International Airport, aircraft maintenance and MRO activity, and a growing drone and space-related presence at the University of Malta and in private firms. Employers vary in their hiring criteria. A private qualification can support a application, but employers will weigh it against experience and any formal credentials they require.
Can I realistically study this 1,900-hour programme while working full time in Malta, and do I need a visa?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in Malta or elsewhere without a student visa. Each student gets an assigned technical tutor. Workload should be planned around your job; 1,900 hours is substantial, so most working professionals spread it over a long period. Ask about employer sponsorship and instalment fee options before enrolling.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply lean principles to the aerospace manufacturing environment.
Produce current-state and future-state value stream maps.
Implement stability tools such as 5S, SMED and TPM.
Solve problems with A3, DMAIC and 8D.
Measure performance with OEE and FPY indicators.
Deploy lean strategy at factory scale.
Develop an improvement project on a real process.
Who it's for
- Continuous improvement engineers working in aerospace plants.
- Aerospace production managers seeking leaner, more stable lines.
- Process engineers responsible for machining, assembly or composites.
- Lean managers bringing their methods into the aerospace sector.
- Six Sigma specialists who want to combine statistics with lean flow.
- Assembly line supervisors leading shop-floor teams.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter aerospace manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- EN 9100:2018 (aerospace quality management systems)
- SAE AS13100 (AESQ quality management system requirements for aero engine design and production)
- ISO 13053-1:2011 (Six Sigma DMAIC methodology)
- ISO 18404:2015 (competences for Six Sigma and lean implementation)
- EN 9145 (advanced product quality planning and production part approval process)
- ISO 22400-2:2014 (KPIs for manufacturing operations management)
- ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- Minitab
- Microsoft Visio
- Lucidchart
- FlexSim
6 modules
1.1Principles of the Toyota Production System1.2Value and waste in aerospace manufacturing1.3Specifics of low-volume, high-mix production1.4Lean and EN 9100 quality requirements1.5Continuous improvement culture1.6Lean leadership and the gemba walk1.7Lean in engineering and technical offices1.8Success stories at OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers1.9Cultural barriers to change1.10Case study: identifying waste on an assembly line
2.1Current-state mapping (VSM)2.2Cycle time, takt time and lead time2.3Work-in-process inventory and queues2.4Future-state mapping2.5Continuous flow and manufacturing cells2.6Pull systems and kanban2.7Parts supermarkets2.8Moving assembly lines2.9Production levelling (heijunka)2.10Workshop: VSM of a machined structural part
3.15S in aerospace workshops3.2Standardised work and operation sheets3.3SMED and changeover reduction3.4Total productive maintenance (TPM)3.5Poka-yoke and error proofing3.6Visual management and boards3.7FOD control integrated into 5S3.8Jidoka and quality stops3.95S audits3.10Practical exercise: SMED plan for a machining centre
4.1The PDCA cycle and A34.2Six Sigma and DMAIC4.3Statistical process control4.4Process capability Cp and Cpk4.5Root cause analysis with 8D4.6Kaizen and improvement events4.7Shop-floor problem management4.8OEE and FPY indicators4.9Cost of poor quality4.10Case study: A3 report on a riveting problem
5.1Hoshin kanri strategy deployment5.2Lean in the supply chain5.3Lean and industrial digitalisation5.4Lean in aircraft maintenance5.5Lean maturity models5.6Production systems of the major OEMs5.7Organisational change management5.8Lean training and certification5.9Sustaining improvements5.10Lab: simulating a line with kanban
6.1Selection of the process to improve6.2Current-state VSM6.3Analysis of waste and causes6.4Future-state design6.5Kaizen action plan6.6Indicators and monitoring6.7Estimate of the economic impact6.8Standards to sustain the improvement6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart and FlexSim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: value stream mapping in aerospace workshops, simulated kaizen events and statistical analysis of process capability. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integration project.
Standards covered: EN 9100:2018, SAE AS13100, ISO 13053-1:2011, ISO 18404:2015, EN 9145, ISO 22400-2:2014, ISO 9001:2015.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Minitab, Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart and FlexSim, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need a computer able to run the programme software, an internet connection and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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