Wishful Accelerated Testing
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing a accelerated stress test that a listener was going to use a different combination of stresses on samples to determine life estimates.
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SOR 873 Wishful Accelerated Testing
SOR 872 Design Process Blindspots
Design Process Blindspots
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the interesting subject of “blind spots,” and how they can impede good designs.
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MC 014 Failure Analysis Case Studies
Failure Analysis Case Studies
In this episode I discuss two failure analysis projects I worked on.
This episode is a complement to articles and podcasts available on the Industrial Metallurgists website.
TLC 035 Leadership Connection Interview with Limuel Sagadraca
Leadership Connection Interview with Limuel Sagadraca
The Leadership Connection Host, Doug Plucknette, interviews reliability leader Limuel Sagadraca in Episode 35 of this series.
QDD 114 The Instant Glory of Projects
The Instant Glory of Projects
We do projects all the time. Some projects are about developing new things, and others are about improving what we have – continuous improvement.
In the quality realm, there’s what they call the instant glory model. This same kind of thing can happen in product design, too.
We talk about what quality folks call an instant glory, and what to do about it in product design engineering.
SOR 871 Giving and a Reliability Career
Giving and a Reliability Career
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing how focusing on helping others can enhance your reliability career and provide a sense of community.
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SOR 870 Reliability Lunch and Learns
Reliability Lunch and Learns
Abstract
Dianna and Fred discussing how reliability engineers can promote engagement within their organizations, including reliability lunch and learns.
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QDD 113 What to do about Virtual Meetings
What to do about Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings are here to stay.
What does this mean when product design engineers are trying to get design inputs from the cross-functional team?
It means we need to adapt and to show that we’re consistent and that we can be trusted to facilitate the meeting within time and with goals achieved.
An Accelerated Life Testing Q&A
An Accelerated Life Testing Q&A
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
Over the past few months, we’ve received some questions about accelerated life testing. There are bound to be more questions as ALT can be confusing to plan, conduct, or interpret. Let’s get together and address your questions related to ALT. [Read more…]
RM 121: Dr. John Mitchell discusses his new book “Fire Your Hiring Habits”
Dr. John Mitchell discusses his new book “Fire Your Hiring Habits”
Most of us are well aware of the supply chain shortages, both within our industry and well beyond. Some of us are also keenly aware of labor shortages. This show is all about reliability of circuit assemblies. While reliability is often referred to as a process, it is also rooted in culture.
Reliability begins with people. So, instead of talking about common reliability, subjects, such as voiding, soldering materials, assembly, best practices, and the plethora of other usual suspect topics,
I thought it would be a good idea to talk about people. After all, as I said, reliability begins with people.
My guest today is Dr. John Mitchell. Many of you know John as the president and CEO of IPC, one of our industries largest trade associations. John has recently written a book, entitled fire your hiring habits. I have to admit, the title is quite intriguing.
Here’s a little background on John. Since 2012, Dr. John Mitchell has served as president and CEO of IPC, a not-for-profit trade association driving competitive advantage for more than 3,000 companies across the globe. Leading the global operations and staff, John manages the creation and execution of the Board of Director’s goals.
Under his leadership, IPC has essentially doubled the total company membership globally as well increased the acceptance of standards by over 50 percent. John led the charge for IPC’s Online Certification Portal and the company’s overhaul of it Member Success department. His efforts served to improve relations with members and helped move the needle on positive regulatory change.
Prior to IPC, John was an engineer with General Electric Aerospace and was a founding member of Alpine Electronic’s research company—which pioneered modern navigation systems in the U.S. OEM market. John himself holds a patent in GPS navigation systems. John then served as general manager/director of the largest product development initiative in Bose Corporation’s history. He went on to become CEO of Golden Key International Society, the noted collegiate honor society serving over two-million members.
John earned his doctorate in higher education management from University of Georgia’s Institute of Higher Education, a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering from Brigham Young University. In addition to his work with IPC, John is an in-demand speaker and the author of two books so far (sounds like more books may be in the works… I need to ask him about that!).
Fire Your Hiring Habits is available at most book sellers including Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/fire-your-hiring-habits
SOR 869 Reliability Engineering and Marketing Similarities
Reliability Engineering and Marketing Similarities
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss the similarities between reliability engineering and good marketing is. Why? … we have to try and convince lots of skeptics.
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SOR 868 Reliability Engineering and AI
Reliability Engineering and AI
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the integration of artificial intelligence with the tools and procedures of reliability engineering.
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MC 013 Product Reliability and Materials Degradation
Product Reliability and Materials Degradation
In this episode I discuss product reliability. Reliability refers to the ability of a product to perform as needed for a period of time.
This episode is a complement to an article (Designing for Reliability) and short video presentation (Product Reliability and Materials Engineering) available on the Industrial Metallurgists website.
RiM 23: Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Simulation
Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Simulation
In this episode, Shane Scriven and I, continue our conversation from the previous episode and build on Reliability Modelling basics. We talk about the differences between Modelling & Simulation and how uncertainty plays a key role.
We also discuss the various inputs required for simulating our assets and gain valuable insights for spare optimization, labour hours and cost estimation and ofcourse, the expected Reliability & Availability measures.
QDD 112 QDD Redux: How to self-advocate for more customer face time (and why it’s important)
QDD Redux: How to self-advocate for more customer face time (and why it’s important)
We’ve been talking about how to best work with our cross-functional team at early concept development – to use quality and reliability tools in working meetings to really understand the concept space as a way to design for how the customer may experience our new concept idea.
Coming out of our talks make be questions about unknowns or misalignments. We may need to meet our customers where they’re at to get clarity.
When engineers say, “I’d like to talk with a customer about this,” we usually get push-back.
We need to tackle objections and remove obstacles between design engineers and their customers. For ideas, I’ve pulled an episode from the archive, originally published December 2021.
Listen-in to learn how we can take next steps in the concept space when visiting customers.
