The Quality Engineer’s Den

Dangers of Stagnation: Why Rejecting New Technology is Harmful for SQEs
June 11, 2024

Dangers of Stagnation: Why Rejecting New Technology is Harmful for SQEs

The frustration crackled in Sarah’s voice as she slammed her laptop shut. “This new system is a nightmare,” she grumbled to her colleague, David. Sarah,[…]

How’s QA shapeshifting within climate change in manufacturing
April 27, 2024

How’s QA shapeshifting within climate change in manufacturing

The industrial revolution ushered in an era of unprecedented progress, yet its legacy also includes a heavy footprint on the environment. Climate change, a consequence[…]

Mastering the IATF 16949: A Supplier Quality Engineer’s Toolkit
April 23, 2024

Mastering the IATF 16949: A Supplier Quality Engineer’s Toolkit

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 standard serves as the cornerstone for quality management in the automotive supply chain. As a Supplier Quality Engineer[…]

How do we monitor supplier quality management? 5 key practices
November 6, 2021

How do we monitor supplier quality management? 5 key practices

Supplier quality management (SQM) is a critical activity for any business that relies on suppliers in the provision of their goods or services. It involves managing, monitoring and responding to changes in the supplier’s ability to fulfill customer’s needs on time and to the agreed quality specification.