Practical Reliability: Embedment to applications in product design
This course will cover the Development of an innovative methodology to embed design for reliability into the culture of the total organization via an integrated approach which focuses the risk mitigation efforts though the Reliability 9 step framework combined with NUDs risk management. this novel approach was awarded the ASQ 2024 Shainin Medal
The concept of the Reliability 9 Step + NUDs is simplified reliability embedment process or change management approach to drive increased quality and reliability through actions and the culture. For any change to occur, there has to be several elements in place: the need for change, the desire to change and the roadmap for change. I discuss a simple roadmap for change that covers the basics of a classical reliability program with the utilization of a physics of failure approach. This methodology has been applied in large and medium sized companies with positive results in improved reliability and quality.
Outcomes: understanding of design for reliability frameworks that can be modified for your organization. Understanding of the linkages of requirements, allocation, DFMEA, test plans and risk assessment in product design.
Keywords DFR, DFMEA, Test Plans, FRACAS, NUDS, Testing, DVP&R, Risk
Draft Topics/Outline:
- Overview – Reliability 9 Step + NUDs
- What is a NUD
- Setting and Cascading Reliability Targets
- FMEA
- Risk Characterization
- Reliability Test Plan
- Test development
- Reliability testing
- Failure resolution
- Reliability verification
- Summary
BIO:
Daniel C. Conrad, Ph.D., Global Director of Reliability, & Testing, Hussmann Corporation a Panasonic Company, where he leads the Design for Reliability embedment within the organization and coordinates testing of all products to meet customers Quality and Reliability standards. He is the ASQ 2024 Dorian Shainin Medal award for Development of an innovative methodology to embed design for reliability into the culture of the total organization via an integrated approach which focuses the risk mitigation efforts though the Reliability 9 step framework combined with NUDs risk management. He is the past Chair of the Reliability, Maintenance, and Risk Management Conference (RMMR 2024). Prior to joining Hussmann, he was the Global Design for Reliability Leader with Whirlpool. He received his B.S. from the University of Kentucky in Mechanical Engineering in 1989 and his MS and Ph.D. from Purdue University in Engineering Mechanics in 1991 and 1994, respectively. While completing his PH.D. degree he was employed by Whirlpool Corporation under an engineering fellowship. After receiving his doctorate, he joined Whirlpool Corporation where he held several positions in research, quality, and new product innovation and delivery. He is a six-sigma black belt, a robust product design mentor, innovation mentor and a customer excellence mentor. Dr. Conrad holds multiple US and foreign patents. He has published numerous papers in journals and conferences regarding new technology and processes for appliance applications. He is an active member of the ASQ Reliability and Risk Management Division. Dr. Conrad’s research interests include voice of the customer, systems engineering, reliability, quality, alternative cleaning methods, & food safety.
