Project Scope

The scope of Wildcat custom trailers is to design and create a customer trailer tailored around the
customers needs. This includes a hidden ramp concept which allows the ramps to be easily lowered
and then stored away back inside the trailer. This design resolves safety concerns for the customer
and allows less strain on the body when trying to move ramps around. The trailer needs to be big
enough to comfortably tow two Yamaha grizzly ATVs. Customer ideally would like the trailer to be
universal allowing it to be towed with an ATV around the customers property as well as down the
highway. All this is to be done within the projected budget allocated for this project.

Team Members and Responsibilities

Benjamin Hubbard - Team Leader: Takes charge of meetings, develops agendas for meetings, and
presentations. Oversees the design and production processes. Keeps group accountable and picks
up and delegates unforeseen responsibilities. Coordinates between individuals in the group and
other stakeholders.
Derrick Hendry - Project Scheduler: Responsible for making detailed schedule from start to finish,
tracks progress of the project and oversees deadlines are met or exceeded.
Spencer Edwards - Purchasing Manager: Plans purchasing and acquisition of needed parts and
supplies. Oversees final production of instructions and bill of materials
Karl Hunter - Quality Manager: Responsible for putting together the Quality plan, quality and
correctness of each part. Includes tracking any Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
Colby Young - Customer Liaison: Works with customer to communicate expectations for project.
Keeps customer informed of teams progress and expected completion dates.
Ryan Zimmer - Executive Team Facilitator: Keeps track of all team functions. Responsible for
meeting minutes, meeting locations, facilities, support.
Danny Keyes - Treasurer: Responsible for keeping track of all expenditures of the project and
maintaining team budget.
Kyle Ellis - Documentation Manager: Responsible for compiling documentation of the project and
evaluates documents are together in allocated binder.

Stakeholders
Weber State University Approval of project
College of Applied Science and Technology Reports to Weber State University
Engineering Technology Department Reports to COAST
Mark Baugh Advisor, Consultant, Reports to Engineering Technology Dept.
John and Karen Fjeldsted Approval of project and budget
Team Members Reports to Mark Baugh, John and Karen Fjeldsted
Milestones
The milestones for this project are according to the table below.
Tasks / Milestones

Project charter
signed/approved
1.1.8

September
2015

October
2015

10/5/15

Project Plan and schedule

approved
1.2.2.2

10/12/15

Trailer testing complete

1.3.7

February
2016

March
2016

9/21/15

Final Buy Off on drawing

package with sponsor and
customer
1.2.1.8.3

Design presentation
1.2.2.3

December
2015

12/18/15

2/22/16

Trailer delivery scheduled

1.3.10
3/4/16
Final senior project

April 2016

presentation
1.5.6

4/16

Present trailer to customer

1.6
4/16

Budget
The budget allocated for this project is $3,000.00. All items will be reviewed financially before
purchase to insure budget is not jeopardized. Anticipated budget allocations are according to the
table below.

Materials

Anticipated - $2300

Labor (outside experts)

Anticipated - $0.00

Tooling

Anticipated - $100.00

Outside Processes

Anticipated - $400.00

Misc. (plaque, literature, specs, etc.

Anticipated - $200.00

TOTAL

$3,000.00

Constraints
Wildcat Custom Trailers team has several constraints that will factor into the design the team wants
to implement. The size of the trailer needs to be big enough to tow with a Toyota Tacoma as well as
a Toyota land cruiser. Weight of the trailer is a factor as the towing capacity of the Tacoma is kept to
a maximum of 3,500 lbs. The land cruiser is able to tow up to a maximum of 8,200 lbs. In order to
have the trailer universal for both vehicles it needs to weigh less than 3,200 pounds fully completed
under load. The other major constraint is maintaining our budget of $3,000 dollars. All of these
constraints will be evaluated as Wildcat Custom Trailers goes forth to insure the customer receives a
quality product.
Work Breakdown Structure

Trailer Outline View

1.

Custom Trailer

1.1 Initiation
1.1.1 Talk to customer to define scope of project
1.1.2 Define the scope of project after customer feedback
1.1.3 Address project constraints
1.1.4 Develop project charter / work break down
1.1.5 Assign team member roles and responsibilities
1.1.6 Deliverable: Submit project charter
1.1.7 Project sponsor reviews project charter
1.1.8 Milestone: Project charter signed/approved - September 21, 2015
1.2 Design/Planning
1.2.1 Develop Project Design
1.2.1.1 Design Kickoff
1.2.1.2.1 Define scope of work
1.2.1.2.2 Brainstorm Session #1 potential innovate design solutions per VOC
1.2.1.2.2.1 Dimensions
1.2.1.2.2.2 Sidings/walls
1.2.1.2.2.3 Frame
1.2.1.2.2.4 Floor
1.2.1.2.2.5 Accessories
1.2.1.2.2.6 Loading/Unloading loads
1.2.1.2.2.7 Ramp(s)
1.2.1.2.2.8 Hitch
1.2.1.2.2.8.1 Ball size
1.2.1.2.2.8.2 Height

1.2.1.2.2.8.3 Truck - Four wheeler convert

1.2.1.2.2.9 Wheels and tires sizes/types
1.2.1.2.3 Decide on course of action
1.2.1.2.4 Assign any research needed
1.2.1.2.4.1 Present research to group
1.2.1.2.4.2 Identify and design constraints
1.2.1.2.5 Brainstorm Session #2 potential design solutions per research and VOC
snip1.2.1.2.5.1 Resolve any design constraints
1.2.1.2.5.2 Decide on course of action
1.2.1.2.6 Identify Long Lead items
1.2.1.2 Design Concept Development
1.2.1.3.1 Create concept model
1.2.1.3.2 Research COTS components
1.2.1.3.3 Calculate and size components
1.2.1.3.3.1 Calculate total weight
1.2.1.3.3.1.1 Compile information on registration documentation if needed
1.2.1.3.4 Draft model for presentation assign per group member
1.2.1.4 Primarily Design Review (PDR)
1.2.1.4.1 Present concept model
1.2.1.4.2 Verify concept design meets scope of work
1.2.1.4.3 Discuss manufacturing methods
1.2.1.4.4 Discuss Engineering constraints
1.2.1.4.5 Identify Action items and assign
1.2.1.5 Design Final Development
1.2.1.5.1 Incorporate Action Items changes into a revised model
1.2.1.5.2 Create Bill of Material (BOM)
1.2.1.6 Critical Design Review (CDR)
1.2.1.6.1 Present final model and BOM
1.2.1.6.2 Verify model meets scope of work
1.2.1.6.3 Verify manufacturing methods
1.2.1.6.4 Verify engineering calculations
1.2.1.6.5 Verify BOM and identify long lead items
1.2.1.6.6 Approve final design - further changes require Engineering Change Order
(ECN)
1.2.1.7 Design Documentation (Drawings)
1.2.1.7.1 Create assembly and fabrication drawings.
1.2.1.7.2 Check assembly and fabrication drawings
1.2.1.7.3 Sign off drawings
1.2.1.7.4 Release drawings
1.2.1.7.5 Revise drawings per ECN and red lines
1.2.1.8 Design Closeout
1.2.1.8.1 Complete Revisions of all red lined drawings.

1.2.1.8.2 Verify as-built variations are documented and Revised

1.2.1.8.3 Milestone: Final Buy Off on drawing package with sponsor and customer 10/5/15
1.2.2 Develop Project Plan
1.2.2.1 Submit Project Plan
1.2.2.2 Milestone: Project Plan and schedule approved - October 12, 2015
1.2.2.3 Milestone: Design presentation - December 2015
1.2.3 Produce funding documentation with receipt for customer
1.3 Execution/Build
1.3.4 Procure Materials/ COTS parts
1.3.4.1 Receive funding from customer
1.3.5 Fabricate trailer to drawing package
1.3.5.1 Axle and wheels
1.3.5.2 Frame
1.3.5.3 Floor
1.3.5.4 Siding
1.3.5.5 Hitch
1.3.5.5 Accessories and lights
1.3.5.6 Pre-wring
1.3.6 Quality Audit
1.3.6.1 Rework as needed
1.3.7 Milestone: Trailer testing complete - February 22, 2016
1.3.7.1 Curb weight
1.3.7.1.1 Trailer registration documentation if needed
1.3.7.1 Loading/unloading test
1.3.7.2 Rugged test
1.3.7.3 Worst cast scenario test
1.3.8 Finish Trailer coating and wiring
1.3.8.1 Prime
1.3.8.2 Paint
1.3.8.3 Finish coat
1.3.8.4 Finish wiring and connectors
1.3.9 Quality Audit
1.3.9.1 Rework as needed
1.3.10 Milestone: Trailer delivery scheduled - March 4, 2016
1.4 Control
1.4.1 Project Management
1.4.2 Project Status Meetings
1.4.3 Risk Management
1.4.4 Update Project Management Plan
1.5 Closeout
1.5.1 Audit Procurement

1.5.2 Document Lessons Learned

1.5.3 Update Files/Records
1.5.4 Gain Formal Acceptance
1.5.5 Archive Files/Documents
1.5.6 Milestone: Final senior project presentation - April 2016
1.6 Milestone: Present trailer to customer - April 2016
1.6.1 Team celebration

Voice of Customer Analysis

The customer for this project is John and Karen Fjeldsted. The mission of Team Wildcat Custom
Trailers is to design a trailer tailored around the customers needs to be versatile enough for multiple
applications such as: typical yard work, hauling of their four-Wheeler's, move furniture, and other
basic uses of a trailer. The design must allow for the trailer to be towed with either of their two
vehicles, which are a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota Land Cruiser. The customer would like
the trailer to have side railings with tie down access. Wildcat custom trailers will make loading and
unloading of equipment to the trailer accessible with ramps to be stored within the trailer itself. Not
only does the trailer need to be hauled by their two vehicles but the customer would also like to hook
it up to their four-wheeler giving them the ability to easily do more aspects of their yard work.