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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SOR 868 Reliability Engineering and AI
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.
SOR 867 Identify Key Decisions
Identify Key Decisions
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the integration of reliability activities with engineering decisions, and how to enhance this important intersection.
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SOR 866 Career Strategies
Career Strategies
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss about a career progression in the field of reliability engineering and job movement in this post-pandemic work world.
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RiM 22: Reliability Modelling Basics
Reliability Modelling Basics
In this episode, I speak with Shane Scriven about Reliability Modelling. Understanding the basics and building blocks of a Reliability Model is essential. The applications of Reliability Modelling are many, starting from the design all the way to its operation. The primary inputs to building a Reliability Model are component failure rates, repair times, & system configuration. The model outputs can provide valuable insights into the probability of failures and overall system reliability.
QDD 111 Engineering with Receptivity, with Sol Rosenbaum (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)
Engineering with Receptivity, with Sol Rosenbaum (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)
Dianna Deeney interviews Sol Rosenbaum about engineering with receptivity: how an openness toward others for new impressions and different ideas can lead to a successful engineering career.
This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts”. Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects.
About Sol
Sol Rosenbaum graduated with a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and is currently the Owner & Managing Engineer of a small firm providing engineering support and energy analysis to commercial properties as part of the mortgage financing process. He also has a passion for mentoring younger engineers and founded The Engineering Mentor where he provides material geared towards younger engineers and helping them along in their engineering journey.
Sol and Dianna talk about:
- Differences in project work, in seeing things through from project start-to-finish or becoming an expert in one aspect of a project.
- How new technologies make things more efficient, and how an understanding of the underlying basics is needed, too.
- The importance of showing up with openness and humility.
- What types of things experienced engineers can do to help less experienced engineers.
- How less experienced engineers can approach teamwork and their important contributions.
SOR 865 The Right to Repair
The Right to Repair
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discuss new efforts in states to legislate the consumer’s right to repair equipment they have purchased.
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SOR 864 Using Peck’s Equation
Using Peck’s Equation
Abstract
Chris and Fred discussing the proper use of the equation often used to determine acceleration factors for accelerated temperature and humidity testing.
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MC 012 Six-Sigma and Materials Engineering
Six-Sigma and Materials Engineering
In this episode, I discuss 6-sigma, statistical process control, and the role of materials engineering in developing capable manufacturing processes.
Materials are used to fabricate components and join components together. And, we want manufacturing processes capable of producing components and assemblies without defects or problems, and whose materials have the desired properties. So, developing and maintaining a six-sigma manufacturing process depends heavily on materials engineering. To learn more about this subject, check out 6 Sigma and Materials Engineering.
QDD 110 Don’t Wish for Cross-Functional Buy-in on Product Designs – Plan to Get It!
Don’t Wish for Cross-Functional Buy-in on Product Designs – Plan to Get It!
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
We take these wishes…
“I wish I had the cross functional input that I need for design inputs.”
“I wish I could work with my cross functional team.”
“I wish my team would accept my design idea.”
…and we add a plan to make them a GOAL.
We plan for what it is we want and how we’re going to get there using Quality during Design.
RM 120: Making Reliability Training Entertaining and Effective
Making Reliability Training Entertaining and Effective
Can reliability training be both entertaining and effective? The Manufacturing Game’s Michelle Ledet Henley has a different approach to traditional training methods.
Michelle Ledet Henley has worked with The Manufacturing Game since 1998 as a developer of new simulations and training material. She has traveled worldwide in her capacity as a facilitator and trainer for The Manufacturing Game and other simulations developed by Ledet Enterprises, Inc. Michelle has been instrumental in developing simulations with a focus on reliability, project management and distribution.
She began her career with KPMG Peat Marwick in San Francisco, CA, and then worked for a real estate management and development firm in the Washington, D.C. area. Before joining The Manufacturing Game®, Michelle formed her own company, Innovative Interfaces, which provides computer programming services around the United States.
Michelle has a bachelors of business administration degree from the University of Texas – Austin in Accounting and Information Services.
Michelle’s Contact Information:
mrledet@manufacturinggame.com
linkedin.com/in/michelleledethenley
The following books were recommended on this episode:
Don’t Just Fix It, Improve It
https://a.co/d/gYvMKdI
The Story Telling Code by Dana Norris
https://a.co/d/cCgTWNb
SOR 863 Failure Rate to a Distribution
Failure Rate to a Distribution
Abstract
Chris and Fred discussing a listener’s questions on how to convert a failure rate to a distribution.
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SOR 862 Dealing with Reliability Risk
Dealing with Reliability Risk
Abstract
Greg and Fred discussing how reliability inherently involves variability and risk.
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