Postgraduate Diploma in Gigafactory Plant Scaling and Lean
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories. 8 modules with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Siemens Plant Simulation. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Plan the capacity and site selection of a gigafactory.
Manage process scaling from pilot to production.
Apply lean tools to battery manufacturing.
Improve equipment availability through TPM.
Reduce yield losses with Six Sigma methodologies.
Integrate digital systems into the plant.
Incorporate sustainability and occupational safety criteria.
Who it's for
- Plant director wishing to specialise in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories.
- Process engineer wishing to specialise in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories.
- Lean engineer wishing to specialise in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories.
- Production manager wishing to specialise in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories.
- Maintenance engineer wishing to specialise in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories.
- Quality manager wishing to specialise in Plant Scaling and Lean for Gigafactories.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter cell manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 50001
- ISO 45001
- IEC 62443
- AIAG PPAP
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Cell manufacturing value chain1.2Capacity in GWh and line sizing1.3Site selection1.4Energy and water infrastructure1.5Dry rooms and clean rooms1.6Internal material logistics1.7Production ramp-up plan1.8Plant organisational structure1.9CAPEX investment per GWh1.10Workshop: sizing a 10 GWh plant
2.1Transfer from pilot to production2.2Industrial-scale equipment2.3Process validation during scaling2.4Technical risks of scaling2.5Yield management during ramp-up2.6First batches and customer approval2.7Part approval via PPAP2.8Process documentation2.9Operator training2.10Case study: scaling plan for a pilot line
3.1Principles of the Toyota Production System3.2Muda in battery manufacturing3.3Value stream mapping VSM3.4Takt time and line balancing3.5Kanban and pull flow3.6Workplace organisation with 5S3.7SMED for changeovers3.8Poka-yoke in assembly3.9TPM and autonomous maintenance3.10Practice: VSM of a module assembly line
4.1OEE calculation per machine4.2Preventive maintenance plans4.3Predictive maintenance with sensors4.4Critical spare parts management4.5Planned shutdown management4.6MTBF and MTTR4.7CMMS maintenance management software4.8Reliability of critical equipment4.9Failure analysis4.10Case study: improving OEE on the calendering line
5.1Yield losses in each process5.2Six Sigma DMAIC5.3Statistical control in critical processes5.4Scrap management5.5Rework and recovery5.6Staged process audits5.7Quality management system5.8Customer indicators5.9Continuous improvement kaizen5.10Practice: DMAIC project for scrap reduction
6.1MES and ERP systems6.2Industry 4.0 concepts in batteries6.3Plant digital twins6.4Flow simulation6.5Automation and robotics6.6Data analytics6.7Industrial cybersecurity according to IEC 624436.8Integration between IT and OT systems6.9Digital traceability of batches and cells6.10Workshop: flow simulation with FlexSim
7.1Energy consumption of a gigafactory7.2Manufacturing carbon footprint7.3Waste and scrap management7.4Recycling on site7.5Occupational risk prevention7.6Fire safety7.7Management of hazardous substances7.8ISO 14001 environmental certification7.9Community relations7.10Case study: plant decarbonisation plan
8.1Capacity definition8.2Plant layout8.3Scaling plan8.4Lean implementation plan8.5Maintenance plan8.6Quality strategy8.7Digitalisation plan8.8Economic analysis of the investment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Plant Simulation, FlexSim, SAP S/4HANA, Minitab, Siemens Opcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for planning gigafactory ramp-up, lean implementation in module assembly lines, and OEE improvement in critical processes. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Plan the capacity and site selection of a gigafactory.
Manage process scaling from pilot to production.
Apply lean tools to battery manufacturing.
Improve equipment availability through TPM.
Reduce yield losses with Six Sigma methodologies.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient English to follow the reading of technical regulations.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Siemens Plant Simulation, FlexSim, SAP S/4HANA, Minitab and Siemens Opcenter. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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