An Interview with Cliff Williams
In this week’s episode of Masterminds in Maintenance, we are thrilled to have Cliff Williams on the show!
MIM S2:E15 Cliff Williams
Essential Reliability Engineering Techniques
Essential Reliability Engineering Techniques
podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg
The difficult part of creating this list of essential techniques is to avoid selecting just the most common. There is an overlap between essential and those commonly used, yet essential implies a technique is crucial—crucial in rare yet very important situations. The idea for today’s discussion is to focus on those vital few techniques that every reliability engineer must master. [Read more…]
RRP 121 Defect Elimination with Michelle Ledet Henley & George Mahoney
RRP 121 Defect Elimination with Michelle Ledet Henley & George Mahoney
On this week’s episode, Michelle Ledet Henley & George Mahoney join me to discuss defect elimination.
You have 1 more week to sign up for The Leadership Launchpad Project, go to http://robsreliability.com/leadership and sign up today!
There are limited spots available in The Leadership Launchpad Project & sign-ups close September 14, so sign up quickly!
Music by XTaKeRuX, Song: White Crow is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.
RM 051: A Conversation with X-Ray Expert and Entrepreneur Dr. Bill Cardoso
A Conversation with X-Ray Expert and Entrepreneur Dr. Bill Cardoso
Episode 51: A Conversation with X-Ray Expert and Entrepreneur Dr. Bill Cardoso
Bill started his first company in Brazil at age 17 and sold it a few years later to move to the US to work for the Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory to do nuclear and high energy physics research. As the Department Head for Systems Engineering and after a 10-year long career at Fermilab, He moved from Chicago to southern California to start Creative Electron from his garage
Bill was what could be described as an early achiever, earning his associates degree at age 13!
Bill earned a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and MS and a PhD from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and, if that weren’t enough an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Bill may be reached here:
bcardoso@creativeelectron.com
226 – Easy RCA with Bob Latino
Easy RCA with Bob Latino
Bob Latino, an expert on root cause analysis with 36 years of experience, joined us on this episode to discuss Root Cause Analysis and the Easy Root Cause Analysis program that he and his team have developed.
We’ll go into the nuances of:
- Defining RCA
- Features of the programme
- Hurdles and possible solutions in making the programme a success
… and so much more!
SOR 581 Testing Without Knowing Mechanisms
Testing Without Knowing Mechanisms
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing how to test a new product without knowing the specific mechanisms that will be a possible weakness, and reliability issue in the field
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SOR 580 Understanding Use Profiles
Understanding Use Profiles
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing the planning of the user profiles and use conditions that engineers must make during the design process
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RRP 120 Authenticity, Value & Empathy
RRP 120 Authenticity, Value & Empathy
On this week’s episode, I do a solo podcast talking about empathy, value & authenticity. These concepts are part of being a high impact leader and they are lacking in our community.
If you want to reach your highest potential and become a high-impact leader both personally and professionally, join The Leadership Launchpad Project. For details, go to robsreliability.com/leadership.
There are limited spots available and sign-ups close on September 14 so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Trust me, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this.
Music by XTaKeRuX, Song: White Crow is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.
225-Maintenance is a Marathon, Not a Sprint with Michael Mazur
Maintenance is a Marathon, Not a Sprint with Michael Mazur
We’re glad to have Michael Mazur from Schwan’s Global Supply Chain. With 10 years at that plant, he currently holds the role of a maintenance technician. He’s previously worked as a trainer and supervisor at Schwan’s. Michael started as an electronics maintenance technician in the navy. He was there for 21 years before moving on to Kone Elevators as a customer service analyst. He then became a vocational trainer at Lincoln Technical Institute.
His knowledge will help us get more insight into:
- How easy is it to develop a maintenance program?
- Why is maintenance a marathon and not a sprint?
- How do you prepare for this marathon?
… and so much more!
SOR 579 Introduction to Facilitation Skills
Introduction to Facilitation Skills
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the broad set of skills that are needed to be an effective team leader.
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SOR 578 Dealing with Interfaces
Dealing with Interfaces
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing interfaces and how they can be addressed in reliability programs.
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MIM S2:E14 Rob Kalwarowsky
An Interview with Rob Kalwarowsky
In this week’s episode of Masterminds in Maintenance, we are excited to have Rob Kalwarowsky back on the show!
Reliability Analysis … now what?
Reliability Analysis … now what?
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
Let’s say that you have some ‘reliability guys’ do some reliability analysis on reliability data … and they give you some numbers. Or a plot. Or a curve. Perhaps you are the reliability guy … and you do the analysis – and then what? [Read more…]
RRP 119 Teammates, Performance, Vulnerability & Psychological Safety with Susan Hobson
RRP 119 Teammates, Performance, Vulnerability & Psychological Safety with Susan Hobson
On this week’s episode, Susan Hobson returns to dive deeper into leadership development. We discuss the importance of teammates, how psychological safety and trust are cornerstones of leadership and we talk about vulnerability.
If you want to reach your highest potential and become a high-impact leader both personally and professionally, join the Leadership Launchpad Project. For details, go to robsreliability.com/leadership.
We are giving you $500 off the regular price until Sept. 1 so sign up today!
There are limited spots available and sign-ups close on September 14 so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Trust me, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this.
Music by XTaKeRuX, Song: White Crow is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.
RM 050: A Conversation with IPC’s Matt Kelly on IPC Technology Focus & Investment
A Conversation with IPC’s Matt Kelly on IPC Technology Focus & Investment
Episode 50 – A Conversation with IPC’s Matt Kelly on IPC Technology Focus & Investment
IPC’s New Chief Technologist Matt Kelly talks about Factory and Supply Chain of the Future Modernization
In this new leadership role, Kelly will help IPC’s members to engage in latest technology trends and supply chain transformation that continues to evolve across the electronics industry. He will work to define the scope of what future products and services the association should develop inthe areas of standards, education and advocacy. Kelly’s primary areas of focus will be leading the following initiatives: “factory of the future” standards and technical research; industry intelligence funding; and creation and launch of an Industry CTO Council.
Kelly comes to IPC following a 14-year career at IBM Corporation, holding several senior technology and engineering leadership positions within IBM Systems Division. His technical contributions include 25 patents, 80 publications, and numerous industry awards from NAM, ASM, SMTA, IPC, and IBM.
Very familiar with IPC’s standards development process, Kelly has served on seven technical committees and currently serves as vice chair of the 5-21H Bottom Termination Components Task Group and co-chair of the 2-17 Connected Factory Initiative Subcommittee.
“Matt is widely recognized in the global electronics industry as a premier thought leader and an innovator, and his work will play a pivotal role in helping us know our members and the industry – with greater depth and breadth,” said Sanjay Huprikar, vice president, Solutions. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the IPC team, and we look forward to the new contributions he will make to the electronics industry.”
Based in Toronto, Kelly can be reached at MattKelly@ipc.org.
