S5E34 Edward Jaeck | Minitab, Statistical Analysis, & Supply Chain Management

In this episode, Edward Jaeck shares his insights on accelerating the speed of engineering. He discusses his experiences at companies like Intel, Medtronic, and Lowell, and how those shaped his approach to growth and quality management at SINE18. Edward delves into topics such as the use of Minitab and other data analysis tools, supply chain management, the importance of GD&T in product design, strategic planning for engineering businesses, and the impact of FDA regulations on medical device innovation. He also shares practical tips on using design of experiments (DOE) and metrology matching to optimize engineering designs and improve quality control.

Main Topics:

• Time-saving techniques in medical device manufacturing
• Engineering career path, company strategy, and quality management
• Working at Intel, learning from best-in-class processes and tools
• Using Minitab for data analysis in quality assurance
• Using Excel and other software for data analysis and quality control
• Supply chain management, supplier quality, and design engineering
• Importance of GD&T in product design and quality control
• Strategic planning for businesses with a focus on engineering
• FDA regulations and their impact on medical device innovation
• Using design of experiments (DOE) to optimize engineering designs
• Metrology matching for quality control in manufacturing
• Rapid prototyping, design for manufacturability, and critical feature confirmation in medical device design

About the guest: Edward Jaeck is a distinguished engineering professional with a robust career spanning over two decades in design, manufacturing, quality, and program management. Currently, he serves as the President of SINE18, LLC, where he provides strategic guidance in manufacturing and quality to various clients. His previous roles include Vice President of Operations and Quality as well as Vice President of Strategic Growth and Business Development at Lowell, Inc. At Medtronic, he held roles as a Principal Component Engineer and Principal Design Assurance Engineer.

Edward's experience is further highlighted by his tenure at Intel Corporation, where he managed significant R&D projects and contributed to the development of numerous patents in electronic packaging. Lastly, Edward conceived and patented a reconfigurable vehicle body and truckbed.

Links:
Edward Jaeck - LinkedIn
SINE18 Website

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Chapters

• 2:57 Breaking down business goals into manageable tasks using a work breakdown structure.
• 5:55 FDA regulations and their impact on medical device innovation.
• 11:11 Using design of experiments (DOE) to optimize engineering designs.
• 14:31 Metrology matching for quality control in manufacturing.
• 21:11 Rapid prototyping, design for manufacturability, and critical feature confirmation in medical device design.
• 30:00 Time-saving techniques in medical device manufacturing.
• 31:35 Engineering career path, company strategy, and quality management.
• 38:03 Working at Intel, learning from best-in-class processes and tools.
• 40:55 Using Minitab for data analysis in quality assurance.
• 46:54 Using Excel and other software for data analysis and quality control.
• 50:25 Supply chain management, supplier quality, and design engineering.
• 55:02 Importance of GD&T in product design and quality control.
• 58:13 Strategic planning for businesses with a focus on engineering.