What is Software Download Over the Air (DOTA)? Jon M Quigley Software download over the air (OTA) refers to the wireless delivery of software updates, patches, or new features directly to devices without the need for physical connections or manual intervention. This technology is widely used in smartphones, IoT devices, vehicles, and enterprise systems to […]
Effective Product Testing Execution and my thoughts on this. The outcome can be a disaster if we poorly execute an effective, well-defined process. Below are my thoughts on this link https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-fey-78178b154_mrbrokentesting-integrationblindness-testingstrategy-activity-7345338918126432256-OWgo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM Unit tests pass. If unit testing does not represent the real world, then it means little. Unit testing should go beyond specification limits […]
What Is Configuration Management in Manufacturing? Configuration management (CM) is a systematic process that ensures all aspects of a product—manufacturing equipment, software, or both—remain consistent with their original specifications and intended functionality throughout their lifecycle. In manufacturing, configuration management aligns the product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with requirements, design, and operational information from […]
Jon M Quigley The genesis of this post is https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7343144597839056897/ Outsourced Testing Best Practices: Safeguarding Product Quality in 2025 We often seek out best practices for outsourced testing as if there is a silver bullet. That is not so. Some key principles help. Outsourced testing is often criticized as a shortcut that leads to poor […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]