Reliability Engineering Competencies
Abstract
Enrico and Fred discuss the essential or basic skills necessary to be a good reliability engineer.
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SOR 1152 Reliability Engineering Compentancies
CR165: CMMS Implementation: Simple, Not Easy with Trent McJunkin
CMMS Implementation: Simple, Not Easy with Trent McJunkin
CMMSradio welcomes Trent McJunkin to CMMSradio for a thoughtful conversation on what makes CMMS implementations successful. They reflect on past and upcoming events while digging into real-world insights for getting maintenance systems right. McJunkin emphasizes that while CMMS implementation is conceptually simple, execution is complex—demanding alignment between technicians and stakeholders. Key points include avoiding common pitfalls, building strong business cases, training with purpose, and not letting the tool drive the process. The episode wraps with plans to continue the conversation during their June panel discussion.
Topics Covered:
- Building stakeholder-focused business cases
- Common implementation pitfalls
- Documentation of workflows and requirements
- Training strategies and technician engagement
- Smart data migration and cleanup
- Role of CMMS vendors and real-world experience
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Asset hierarchy optimization
- Use of AI in CMMS
- Feedback loops and follow-through
QDD 189: Karli Auble THRIVEs: Positive Psychology Meets Engineering Rigor (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)
Karli Auble THRIVEs: Positive Psychology Meets Engineering Rigor (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)
In our latest episode of our interview series, “A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts,” we delve into the human aspect of engineering with Karli Auble. Karli is a leader from the defense industry whose unique perspective integrates systems engineering with positive psychology.
With a decade of experience under her belt, Karli introduces us to her THRIVE Framework, a holistic approach for engineers to balance technical and human elements effectively.
About Karli
Karli Auble is an Engineering Leader in the defense industry who has over a decade of experience leading high-pressure teams. She is also a Speaker, Author, and Coach. With her combination master’s in systems engineering and positive psychology, she created THRIVE: a six‑pillar framework whose name stands for Thoughts, Habits, Relationships, Instincts, Values, and Environments. Karli contributed a chapter to the book Beyond the Pipeline, where she shares how engineers can embed THRIVE into their everyday lives.
What makes Karli’s perspective especially valuable for you (whether you lead a design team, drive R&D strategy, or advise high‑tech organizations) is that she translates human behavior into more reliable engineering design.
Karli’s Insights
1. Engineering with Human Error Codes in Mind: Karli emphasizes the need for engineers to recognize the ‘error codes’ in their own bodies, akin to the ones in technical systems. By paying attention to physical responses like stress or anxiety in high-pressure meetings, engineers can mitigate burnout and enhance decision-making.
2. Instincts and Environments: Two pillars of the THRIVE Framework discussed extensively by Karli are Instincts and Environments. She shares personal anecdotes and practical tools like ‘box breathing’ to manage stress and avoid ‘fight or flight’ responses during critical moments.
3. Improving Communication and Coordination: Karli touches on the necessity of fine-tuning communication, whether addressing team dynamics or engaging in conflict resolution. She shares strategies such as meeting follow-ups and environment adjustments (both physical and virtual) to foster healthier interactions.
Karli Auble’s approach, which seamlessly blends positive psychology with engineering principles, provides a refreshing perspective for professionals seeking sustainable success. By addressing both the tangible and intangible aspects of work, engineers can not only solve technical problems but thrive personally and professionally.
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CR164: CMMSradio Hijack Episode from Streamline 2025 Meeting Anjelica Williams of ReliabilityX
CMMSradio Hijack Episode from Streamline 2025 Meeting Anjelica Williams of ReliabilityX
This man has a face for radio! It’s George Williams and he highjacked the CMMSradio podcast, with style and grace, to host Anjelica Williams of ReliabilityX from the 2025 Streamline Asset Management User Conference in Greenville, SC. A great interview where we get insights around what’s next for ReliabilityX and her approach to constantly building this high integrity brand!
Connect with ReliabilityX here: https://reliabilityx.com/
RM 187: Readiness Through Repair: How the U.S. Military is Strengthening Capabilities with Right to Repair
Readiness Through Repair: How the U.S. Military is Strengthening Capabilities with Right to Repair
If a $26,000 drone repair can be done in the field—but policy says it has to be shipped back to the manufacturer, do you really have a reliability problem… or a repair access problem?
Today on the show, I’m joined by William Santos, International Sales Manager at ABI Electronics and a global advocate for the Right to Repair movement.
William recently wrote a compelling article titled “Readiness Through Repair: How the U.S. Military is Strengthening Capabilities with Right to Repair,” where he explores how repair access—or the lack of it—directly impacts mission readiness, lifecycle cost, and operational resilience within the U.S. military.
For decades, highly trained military technicians have been prevented from repairing mission-critical equipment due to restricted access to diagnostic tools, software, and spare parts. That model is now being challenged.
In April 2024, the U.S. Army announced plans to embed Right-to-Repair provisions into both new and existing contracts—a major shift with enormous implications for reliability, sustainment, and cost control.
Today, we’ll unpack what this policy change really means, why repair capability is inseparable from readiness, and what lessons commercial industry can learn from the military’s pivot toward repair empowerment.
Willian’s Posts:
Exposing the Myths and Truths of the Repair Industry!
https://tinyurl.com/mr47r33p
Readiness Through Repair: How the US Military is Strengthening Capabilities with Right to Repair
https://tinyurl.com/4pytbvcs
ABI Electronics
https://www.abielectronics.co.uk
Repair Don’t Waste Podcast
https://tinyurl.com/du8skcxk
CR163: No Data is Better Than Wrong Data with Peter Jurcso CERN at Streamline 2025 on CMMSradio
No Data is Better Than Wrong Data with Peter Jurcso CERN at Streamline 2025
Peter Jurcso of CERN joins CMMSradio from the Streamline Asset Management User Conference 2025 in Greenville SC to talk about data, asset management, and more. Tune in for a fun and unscripted discussion from this amazing conference!
SOR 1151 Why Your Product Requirements are Slipping (and How to Fix Them)
Why Your Product Requirements are Slipping (and How to Fix Them)
Abstract
Mojan and Dianna explore the often-murky transition from vague product “needs” to actionable engineering requirements. They discuss where the communication gap typically develops between product management and engineering and how to close it using tools like System and Concept FMEAs. By defining failure as the “loss of key characteristics,” teams can better understand customer impact and “lift the fog” of ambiguity early in the design process.
CR162: Get Your House in Order Before CMMS Deployment with Joe Anderson on CMMSradio
Get Your House in Order Before CMMS Deployment with Joe Anderson on CMMSradio
Joe Anderson returns to CMMSradio to dissect the real keys to CMMS implementation success. He emphasizes that leadership, team buy-in, and cultural alignment outweigh any software feature. Drawing from hard-earned lessons and case studies, he lays out a practical, no-nonsense blueprint: from training and data cleanup to PM planning and asset hierarchy. AI may be buzzy, but Joe argues it’s culture and discipline that move the needle.
Key Bullet Points:
- CMMS success depends on leadership, culture, and team buy-in — not just the tool.
- Admins must be well-trained to lead coaching and involve operators early.
- Data migration should focus on clean, relevant legacy data and solid PM foundations.
- AI in CMMS is overhyped; disciplined culture and sound data come first.
SOR 1150 Reliability in Start-up vs. Established Businesses
Reliability in Start-up vs. Established Businesses
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Dianna and Mojan discuss reliability in start-up vs. established businesses.
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RG003: Vibration Analysis – The Tools for Success
Vibration Analysis – The Tools for Success
Hello my #reliabilitygang I hope everyone had a great weekend. We are Back with a incredible conversation about Vibration Analysis and why it is a effective tool for Maintenance. This week I am joined by Will Crane.
We dive deep in conversation about our experiences in vibration Analysis and why we think it is so important for industry.
We cover
- What is Vibration analysis
- Where it is most effectively used
- Bearing failure case study
- Wireless Solutions
- The future of Condition Monitoring
We would love your feedback on our forum on todays podcast, please see the link below two get involved in the discussion.
RH014: Reliability in Motion: Ed Welch’s Journey Through Toyota
Reliability in Motion: Ed Welch’s Journey Through Toyota
In this episode of Reliability Hero, host Andrew Daddo interviews Ed Welch, an adjunct instructor at the University of Kentucky and former engineering and maintenance manager at Toyota. Welch shares his journey from being laid off during the oil and gas crisis to his transformative career at Toyota. He discusses the cultural shift he experienced, moving from a ‘me first’ American mindset to Toyota’s team-first, consensus-driven Japanese approach. Key topics include the importance of continuous improvement, developing a ‘Kaizen eye’ for inefficiencies, the role of maintenance in modern industry, and fostering a cooperative work environment. Welsh’s insights highlight that maintenance is not just about machines, but also about people and culture.
CR161: The AI Hype Train Derailed CMMSradio Live Panel at MCL Houston TX 2025
The AI Hype Train Derailed CMMSradio Live Panel at MCL Houston TX 2025
This episode is loaded with gold! A real, raw, and unscripted on-stage event with two heavy-hitters in the maintenance industry.
We’re joined on stage, by Howard Penrose (MotorDoc) and Kevin Clark (Nanoprecise), at the recent Mobius Connect Live tour kickoff in Houston TX on April 7, 2025!
It goes back to 1954 – Artificial intelligence, oops we mean Machine Learning, goes back that far and now it is a hype train like no other! Get ready for a wild ride through the buzzwords and related technologies, like sensor monitoring and how not to mount sensors! We get a little CMMS in there. This is all to get a real view on how this tuff works – Where it does, and does not, make an impact on the outcomes.
We talk about drift (AI Drift), hallucination, and more! Set it and forget it is NOT a thing! All of our people, process, and technology needs to itself be maintained! Load in your comments to keep this conversation going! Let’s gather, preserve, and pass on this tribal knowledge. It is not about agreeing or disagreeing – we want to get everyone thinking, critically, about all of these technologies and always remembering the basics and foundational elements will serve us well to better leverage technology. Share this with your network.
SOR 1149 Assume Bugs
Assume Bugs
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Enrico and Fred discuss the idea that no design or development project is perfect.
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CR160: The Predictive Monitor Journey – Built, Merged, Reclaimed – with John and Laurie Masiello
The Predictive Monitor Journey – Built, Merged, Reclaimed – with John and Laurie Masiello
John & Laurie Masiello from Predictive Monitor join CMMSradio to share their incredible journey—from building MASY from the ground up to reclaiming a powerful predictive technology the industry almost lost. This episode is about grit, innovation, and refusing to settle for “good enough.” If you’re in life sciences, maintenance, or care about uptime in GMP environments… this one’s for you.
Key Takeaways:
- Built from the ground up: From machining parts in the basement to running one of the most respected names in validation and calibration (MASY).
- Predictive Monitor was born from belief: After a merger deprioritized it, John & Laurie bought it back and brought it to life.
- Overshield is the game-changer: Smart predictive alerts shift maintenance from reactive chaos to proactive wins.
- Excellence through culture: Passionate people + continuous improvement = their leadership formula.
- Why “good enough” isn’t in their vocabulary: They set the bar—and keep raising it—for the entire industry.
Connect with Predictive Monitor https://www.predictivemonitor.com/ and ;let us know how it all works out! They’re serious about delivering results!!
Fundamentals of Supplier Reliability
Fundamentals of Supplier Reliability
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
Many products include items designed and manufactured by another company. Few is any make their own screws or capacitors found in their product. We rely on our suppliers to create items we can incorporate into our product offerings.
When a supplied item fails, say a power supply, the customer notices the product is not working, your product, not necessarily the faulty power supply. Your brand takes the hit and pays the price of the failure.
Let’s explore how to work with suppliers to ensure the supplied items will meet or exceed your reliability expectations. It’s not as simple as requiring a set of tests or warranty contracts; it is the relationship you build with the supplier and understanding the supplier’s reliability, maturity, and capability.
