The role of a Process Quality Engineer is more than just “inspection” or “compliance.” It’s a profession at the intersection of three worlds: production, the customer, and the quality management system. That’s precisely why it’s so critical—because everything starts at the process level: product quality and, ultimately, customer satisfaction.

There are days in automotive when everything seems to be going according to plan. And then... the phone rings — it’s production or logistics calling to say that the material, process, or labeling doesn’t match the approved setup. That’s when a deviation appears — not as an “excuse for a mistake,” but as a real, structured way to manage risk.

When the magical phrase “CQI‑11 required” shows up in a customer’s RFQ, many companies start frantically searching online for answers. What is it? Here’s the good news: it’s not as complicated as it seems. And even better: if you approach it smartly, CQI‑11 can become your ace up the sleeve.

Information Security Management doesn’t have to end with policies and e-learning modules. If you want your employees to truly understand what data security means, choose something simpler – newsletters that actually get the message across. Learn how to do it right – even if you're not a cybersecurity expert.

The presence of a company representative at the customer’s site is becoming increasingly common, especially in the automotive industry. Today, a quality resident plays a far more strategic role than simply acting as an on-site quality inspector. It’s a key position that can significantly influence customer relationships, response time to issues, and the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Quality management today is much more than just meeting ISO standards or passing audits. It’s a set of practical tools, a work approach, and a mindset that directly impact efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Working in industry—especially in quality departments—comes with great responsibility: smart decisions, fast data analysis, constant time pressure. No wonder your mind needs a reset after 8 hours. One of the most accessible, affordable, and effective ways to recharge is running after work.

Design of Experiments (DoE) is a powerful engineering technique that helps to understand the impact of multiple factors on a process and find their optimal settings. However, even the best-designed experiment can yield misleading results if the team does not properly prepare the process in advance.

Design of Experiments (DoE) is a set of statistical and engineering methods that allows for the planning, execution, and analysis of experiments in a way that maximizes the amount of knowledge gained while minimizing testing efforts. See how DoE can be used to optimize production processes.

Nonconforming product management is a daily reality in manufacturing. You can’t always prevent defects — but you can learn how to manage them so they don’t become a problem that impacts the customer, damages your company’s reputation, or brings production to a halt. Discover real-life scenarios and common mistakes that still occur in manufacturing plants — and how to avoid them.