Master’s in Quality and Metrology Engineering for Racing Parts
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in quality engineering and metrology for racing parts, structured in 12 modules covering GD&T, dimensional metrology, coordinate measurement, 3D scanning, measurement system analysis, SPC and supplier quality, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret geometrical product specifications on racing part drawings.
Select the right measurement system for each tolerance.
Calculate measurement uncertainty according to the GUM.
Operate coordinate measuring machines and 3D scanners.
Apply measurement system analysis and statistical process control.
Manage supplier quality with very short batches.
Implement a quality and metrology system for a racing team.
Who it's for
- Motorsport quality engineers looking to strengthen their metrology and statistics.
- Dimensional metrology technicians working with CMMs and scanners.
- Supplier inspection engineers managing machine shops and composite suppliers.
- Metrology laboratory managers.
- GD&T engineers who specify and check racing part drawings.
- Process control engineers in machining and lamination.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join racing teams.
What you'll work with
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- ISO 1101 (geometrical tolerancing)
- ASME Y14.5 (dimensioning and tolerancing)
- ISO 14253-1 (decision rules for conformity with specifications)
- ISO 10360-2 (acceptance and reverification tests for CMMs)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- ISO 2768-1 (general tolerances)
- JCGM 100:2008 (GUM) (guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement)
- PC-DMIS
- PolyWorks
- Zeiss Calypso
- GOM Inspect
- Minitab
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Particularities of one-off and short batches1.2Supply chain of a racing team1.3Safety-critical parts1.4Cost of poor quality in motorsport1.5Management system according to ISO 90011.6Traceability of materials and processes1.7Part release and certificates1.8Managing non-conformities and concessions1.9Lead times versus inspection1.10Case study: the journey of a part to the car
2.1The ISO GPS system of standards2.2Form tolerances2.3Orientation and location tolerances2.4Reference systems and datums2.5Maximum material condition2.6Differences between ISO 1101 and ASME Y14.52.7Surface profile tolerances2.8General tolerances to ISO 27682.9Reading drawings of suspension parts2.10Practical: GD&T dimensioning of an upright
3.1International vocabulary of metrology3.2Traceability to national standards3.3Calibration and verification of equipment3.4Measurement uncertainty according to the GUM3.5Decision rules of ISO 14253-13.6Influence of temperature on measurement3.7Hand-held measuring instruments3.8Gauge blocks and fixed gauges3.9Surface roughness and its measurement3.10Lab: uncertainty budget
4.1CMM architectures4.2Touch-trigger and scanning probes4.3Probing strategies4.4Alignments and reference systems4.5Offline programming from CAD4.6Verification according to ISO 10360-24.7Form errors and filtering4.8Portable measuring arms4.9Laser trackers for tooling4.10Practical: measurement programme for a machined part
5.1Structured light scanners5.2Hand-held laser scanners5.3Photogrammetry for large parts5.4Industrial computed tomography5.5Colour maps and comparison with CAD5.6Measuring aerodynamic surfaces5.7Reverse engineering of parts5.8Preparing shiny surfaces5.9Sources of error in optical measurement5.10Lab: scanning a carbon-fibre wing
6.1Repeatability and reproducibility6.2Gauge R&R studies by ANOVA6.3Bias and linearity6.4Stability of the measurement system6.5Measurement capability Cg and Cgk6.6Attributes and agreement studies6.7Relationship between tolerance and uncertainty6.8Improving measurement systems6.9Documenting studies6.10Practical: gauge R&R study of a gauge
7.1Variables control charts7.2Attributes control charts7.3Process capability Cp and Cpk7.4SPC with short batches7.5Control charts for different parts7.6Detecting special causes7.7Control of machining processes7.8Control of lamination processes7.9Using data for improvement7.10Workshop: SPC on bush machining
8.1Material certificates and verification8.2Hardness testing8.3Weld inspection8.4Ultrasonic testing of composites8.5Dye penetrant and magnetic particle testing8.6Inspection of threads and inserts8.7Control of heat treatments8.8Control of coatings8.9Typical manufacturing defects8.10Case study: rejection of a welded part
9.1Supplier selection and approval9.2Process audits9.3First article inspection9.4Agreed control plans9.5Managing changes at the supplier9.6Purchasing quality indicators9.7Technical communication of requirements9.8Special process suppliers9.9Joint improvement with suppliers9.10Practical: audit of a machine shop
10.1Laboratory design and conditioning10.2Selection of measuring equipment10.3Calibration plan10.4Measurement procedures10.5Accreditation according to ISO/IEC 1702510.6Laboratory document management10.7Staff training10.8Metrology at the circuit10.9Costs and return on investment10.10Case study: laboratory for an endurance team
11.1Digital QMS systems11.2Inspection databases11.3The QIF quality information format11.4Integration with PLM and MES11.5In-line and on-machine metrology11.6Digital twin of the measured part11.7Quality data analysis11.8Report automation11.9Cybersecurity of quality data11.10Workshop: digital inspection workflow
12.1Selection of the set of parts12.2Review of GD&T specifications12.3Inspection and control plan12.4Uncertainty calculation12.5Measurement system study12.6Statistical analysis of results12.7Quality improvement proposal12.8Implementation plan for the team12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, Zeiss Calypso, GOM Inspect and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: dimensional inspection of a machined upright on a coordinate measuring machine, a gauge R&R study of an inspection gauge and 3D scanning of a carbon-fibre part with comparison against CAD. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 9001, ISO 1101, ASME Y14.5, ISO 14253-1, ISO 10360-2, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 2768-1, JCGM 100:2008 (GUM).
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, Zeiss Calypso, GOM Inspect and Minitab, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a suitable computer and 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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