The Poka-Yoke and its applications
Poka-Yoke is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing” or “error prevention”. It refers to a set of techniques or devices used to prevent human errors in manufacturing or other processes. The main goal of Poka-Yoke is to make it impossible for mistakes to happen, or at least significantly reduce the chances of them happening. ... The Poka-Yoke and its applications
Cycles in Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving
Beyond the well-known PDCA and DMAIC methods, in this post, I would like to introduce some less known cycles that can be highly useful when thinking about process improvement, product development, problem solving or even personal growth. I gave this post the title “cycles” because each method can be outlined as a cycle, and its ... Cycles in Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving
The Advent of Electric Vehicles and the future of automobile industry
Significant development in automotive industry – part2 The Advent of Electric Vehicles and the future of automobile industry The rise of electric vehicles started in the 2000s with the introduction of Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S, which not only set new standards in the automotive industry but also transformed the transportation experience. This innovation ... The Advent of Electric Vehicles and the future of automobile industry
Integrated Management System (IMS)
A unified strategy for managing an organization’s various management systems is known as Integrated Management System (IMS). It means integrating various standards and processes of quality, environmental, information security,etc… into a single, cohesive system. Of course this list can be expanded depending on the industry in which the company operates. IMS is designed to streamline ... Integrated Management System (IMS)
Significant Developments in the Automotive Industry
From the beginning to the 1990s – part 1 The automotive industry has evolved over a century, from the earliest horseless carriages to today’s sophisticated, high-tech vehicles. Below is a detailed description of the key milestones in the history of car manufacturing with interesting stories of the people behind them. The Invention of the Automobile ... Significant Developments in the Automotive Industry
The automotive supply chain
What is the automotive industry and who are its participants? In general, an average car has roughly 30,000 indivisible parts. The vast majority of these simple parts are assembled into a larger, complex sub-unit and then different sub-units are put together to form an even larger and more complex unit to create one of the ... The automotive supply chain
Job Interview Questions – Answers for Quality Engineer Position
10 questions with possible answers that you can expect during your job interview As an interviewer and interviewee with around 20 years of experience, I can say that you can expect the following questions most commonly during an interview for a quality engineer (QE) position. Your answers are going to demonstrate your soft skills, professional ... Job Interview Questions – Answers for Quality Engineer Position
Is it worth being a quality professional?
8 reasons why you should be a quality professional Below are some of the main reasons why the role of a quality professional is so important and indispensable. These give you help and support when you feel disoriented or insecure about what the future may hold for you as a quality professional. Businesses everywhere ... Is it worth being a quality professional?
What is the quality policy? What is it good for?
Why is it needed? Where does it appear as a requirement? What is its content about? According to ISO 9001:2015 5.2. (and IATF 16949 5.2) a quality policy has to be established and communicated. It is the responsibility of the top management of the organization to establish, implement, and maintain the quality policy. Which – ... What is the quality policy? What is it good for?
Is it really good to work in an open office?
Once I moved to full-time freelance from full-time employed, I immediately realized the changed circumstances, including notably the silence around me. There were only a few things I missed after leaving my corporate job – I would highlight my co-workers –, but not the noise and distractions caused by the open office setting.