SERVICES

Performance Solutions

Objectives:

Effective Engineering

Innovative product, process and value stream designs that meet form, fit and function requirements with maximum safety, near perfect quality, at minimal manufacturing cost, while maximizing customer value.

Efficient Engineering

Effective designs with no technical or drawing defects, in the shortest time, with the fewest engineering hours, while continually improving methods and systems.
We provide program design, implementation, training and coaching to achieve next levels of efficiency and effectiveness performance.

Engineering Efficiency

Design Processes & Systems

• Use of appropriate levels of technology in design tools and systems, that fit volume, type and criticality of current design activities
• Training and coaching to maximize technology capabilities

Engineering Performance Metrics & Objectives

• Design lead time, quality/defects, manufacturing design related rework, customer complaints, field issues & warranty claims
• Performance metrics real time visibility and trends
• Performance management

Engineering Effectiveness

Designers must be mindful as they design a product that someone must procure it, product it, assemble it, test it, install it, activate it, operate it, service it, maintain it, remove it, repair it, overhaul it, replace it, and dispose/recycle it.

Engineering for Lean

• Design for manufacturing, assembly & error proofing
• Standard parts, processes & error proofing
• Product design to production processes and value streams

Design for Six Sigma

• Product design to customer stated and sometimes unstated needs
• Product tolerances required for form, fit and function
• Product tolerances that fall into the capabilities of current assets, or a plan to accommodate

Value Engineering

• Component functional analysis & lower cost alternatives
• Creative solutions for fit, form and function requirements

Design for Safety & Sustainability

• Failure modes and risk mitigation
• Manufacturing, operating and disposal environmental impact

Integrated Product Development

• Cross functional phase gate process which instills discipline in the product development process
• Design to cost targets based on project ROI and business objectives
• Project go/no-go evaluation & decisions at each phase gate
• Speed to market with no compromises

Project Management

Good project management is critical to achieving business objectives and the delivery of customer value. Engineers and product manager should provide project plans, execution visibility, and communication of issues, barriers and their solutions.

Project Plan

• Scope definition
• Hours / cost estimates
• Execution resources
• Schedule & milestones
• Risks & mitigation plans

Progress Communication & Visibility

• Schedule tracking & visibility
• Problems, issues & solutions

Follow Up & Project Closure

• Manufacturing & customer follow up
• Project performance evaluation
• Lessons learned

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