Posts by Dianna Deeney
A Severity Scale based on Quality Dimensions
We can develop a severity rating scale that is based quality dimensions that matter to us: our company, our customer, our product…
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Use Force Field Analysis to Understand Nuances
We can use a force field analysis to understand nuances or to get a handle on a change that involves many different people or departments.
Read MoreGetting Use Information without a Prototype
There is lots of use information that we can develop at the concept phase, without an engineering prototype.
Read MoreFinite Element Analysis (FEA) Supplements Test
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is not a substitute for product test. It can be used as a supplement to design and test. We talk about when to work with Quality Engineers and Reliability Engineers for next steps.
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2 Lessons about Remote Work for Design Engineers
What are 2 lessons about remote work, coming out of the pandemic? We talk about a couple of perspectives that can apply to design engineering.
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Always Plot the Data
We don’t just rely on the numbers – we always plot the data! We review how we use plots to look past the numbers and common gotchas.
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Supplier Control Plans and Design Specs
Supplier control plans and design specs can go hand-in-hand in the quest for quality. Learn how control plans can benefit your design process.
Read MoreSupplier Control Plans and Design Specs [transcript]
We’re setting up requirements with vendors or suppliers. We need to communicate. What’s important about the component that we’re purchasing. We also need to have an agreement between us and our supplier about expectations. We can use a simple control plan to help us facilitate those conversations. And to also keep a record of who…
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Use FMEA to Design for In-Process Testing
We can use FMEA to design for in-process testing, using both process and design FMEAs early during design concepts.
Read MoreUse FMEA to Design for In-Process Testing [transcript]
Our manufacturing friends are approaching us with a problem. They want to test the product during manufacturing so that they can ensure that it still functions after a certain process step, or that it’s still meeting minimum requirements. After they’ve done some processing and assembled components, the way the product is currently designed, doesn’t let…
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