Dianna Deeney, Author at Quality During Design

Ways to Partner with Test Engineers

We talk about ways to partner with test engineers and test technicians and the importance of still maintaining their independence.

What do we do with FMEA early in design concept?

It’s best to do FMEA early in the design concept phases of development. If we do FMEA early, then what can with do with it?

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…

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.

Getting Use Information without a Prototype

There is lots of use information that we can develop at the concept phase, without an engineering prototype.

Finite 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.