Streamlining Engineering in Growing SMEs: A Framework of Guidelines and Checksheets for Knowledge and Project Improvement

In the rapidly evolving marine automation industry, project-based small-to-medium-sized enter-prises (SMEs) in the engineering field face the dual challenges of managing complex projects and fostering innovation amidst intense competition. This research focuses on a case study, improving and streamlining the knowledge management (KM) and project management (PM) processes in a small growth-oriented company in Norway through the development of a project guideline and checksheets.The project began with a critical evaluation of existing documentation practices and challenges perceived by the employees, identifying the need for a more adaptable and accessible set of tools.