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

Being an Engineer · 23 Aug 2024 · 59m · Episode 34

What this episode covers

Edward Jaeck, President of SINE18, discusses his career at Intel, Medtronic, and Lowell, emphasizing the importance of best-in-class processes and statistical analysis. He details how SINE18 uses Minitab, JMP, and Excel add-ins like SPC for Excel and SigmaXL to streamline quality assurance and data analysis in medical device manufacturing. Jaeck explains strategies for accelerating engineering speed, including using Design of Experiments (DOE) and metrology matching to reduce validation time and improve supply chain integration.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
SINE18, Intel, Medtronic, Lowell, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Tools
Minitab, JMP, SPC for Excel, SigmaXL, QI macros

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