My thoughts on this LinkedIn post Judging a process by its outcomes in organizations, teams, and even personal projects is common. When things go awry, the immediate instinct is often to blame the process itself. However, this overlooks a crucial distinction: a well-designed process can still yield poor results if executed improperly. Consider a […]

Baja SAE Carolina Showcases the Future of Off-Road Innovation Introduction Vehicles have always required some engineering. I am glad about that, as my career in vehicle development has been mentally engaging and motivating. I have other engineering colleagues who are similarly motivated, such as my friend who owns Raptor Performance.  We have worked together on […]

This blog post is promoted by a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alindenthal_engineers-give-up-plm-plm-systems-have-activity-7337209561826660352-Yi2X/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM What Is an Ideal PLM System Supposed to Do? An ideal Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is designed to serve as the digital backbone for managing a product’s entire lifecycle—from concept and design through manufacturing, service, and end-of-life. At its core, a PLM system should: […]

Role of Project Management in Product Development Project management in product development is the backbone of innovation and market success. In today’s fast-paced industries, organizations must modernize their development processes to stay competitive, adapt to change, and deliver value quickly. Jon M. Quigley, a recognized leader with decades of experience and multiple industry awards, has […]

This blog post is promoted by a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alindenthal_engineers-give-up-plm-plm-systems-have-activity-7337209561826660352-Yi2X/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM Engineers Give Up on PLM Systems – Lessons from Jon M. Quigley’s Work Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems are intended to streamline product development, enhance traceability, and ensure quality. Yet, as Jon M. Quigley, renowned author, engineer, and project management expert, has observed throughout his […]

By Jon M. Quigley From Robert Fey’s post on LinkedIn. Response:    Delayed SOP Is Just the Tip—Systemic Blindness Runs Deep When a delayed SOP (Start of Production) surfaces, it’s tempting to blame test quality or last-minute execution. These are failure points for sure. However, it can also be uncontrolled scope changes, poor configuration, poor […]

Jon M Quigley The Critical Role of Project Management in Product Development Project management in product development is the backbone of innovation and market success. In today’s fast-paced industries, organizations must modernize their development processes to stay competitive, adapt to change, and deliver value quickly. Jon M. Quigley, a recognized leader with decades of experience […]

Written with Perplexity – also found at https://www.perplexity.ai/search/write-a-responser-to-the-post-aOnmPGV4SoeB_AawG1JTJQ#0 The post from Robert Fey: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-fey-78178b154_automotivetesting-requirementsengineering-activity-7330094926694662144-Wsy4/ My Thoughts – From Me In general, we should not think of product verification and validation efforts dogmatically. We are well advised to think in terms of principles. Everything is context-dependent, the degree of diligence commensurate with the associated risk.  We […]

Understanding Metrics Masking Failure in Automotive Projects In the automotive industry, project metrics are essential for tracking progress, ensuring safety, and delivering quality products. However, as Jon M. Quigley emphasizes, metrics alone do not guarantee project success, especially when they confirm what stakeholders already want to believe rather than reveal the actual state of a […]

By Jon M. Quigley This post is in response to the link below. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lukastimm_nobody-needs-a-requirements-engineer-nobody-activity-7330245962235269125–3RC/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM The Power of Testability in Full-Stack Product Engineering As Lukas Timm highlighted, the evolving landscape of automotive software development calls for a shift from siloed roles to empowered product engineers. Yet, in the drive for speed and ownership, the principle of […]