Undiscovered errors in complex goods are costly. Why? Product architecture often requires multi-department expertise that, if not executed at the outset of the product lifecycle, results in "cross-production/inter-domain difficulties." Product engineering does not itself create costly mistakes, setbacks, and recalls. Miscommunication does.
Model-based system engineering (MBSE) supports cross-discipline communication. Everyone understands their job, contributing towards a common objective.
Combining the MBSE element of system engineering (SE) with product lifecycle management (PLM) will: