PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Shared-Use Process Improvement Engineer

NEPIRC understands that sometimes you may know that process improvements are required, but may not know how to begin, whom to include, or what type of change is required to best meet company goals. NEPIRC also understands that there are times that your business requires additional resources to help plan and implement those improvements. This combination of needs can be effectively addressed through the utilization of a Shared-Use Process Improvement Engineer.

Projects of this type generally begin by a NEPIRC representative getting to know and understand your specific objectives and concerns. Perhaps your business need is to achieve a specific efficiency target, cost savings amount, or volume of production. Maybe a specific department is underperforming and your goal is to bring them up to an acceptable performance level, however, you really do not understand the reasons for their deficiency. In cases such as these, NEPIRC can provide a resource that can not only diagnose the problems, but also design an improvement plan and then work with your employees to implement that plan.

NEPIRC Engineers that support manufacturers in this type of endeavor have practical experience in root cause analysis and team based problem solving, so they can work with your employees to understand the true causes of problems. Once causes are fully understood, NEPIRC experts have the skills to assemble an implementation plan to overcome those causes considering the current environment and constraints of the company. Finally, the same expert that diagnosed the problem and recommended solutions will also work with you to implement the solutions. Because Project Engineers have implementation responsibility, you are assured practical solutions. Additionally, understanding your concerns for the bottom-line, NEPIRC Process Engineers seek to implement “no cost” and “low cost” solutions first.

Due to the nature of this type of engagement, the NEPIRC Shared-Use Engineer virtually becomes a temporary, part-time member of your organization until project completion. It is not uncommon for projects of this type to last 6 – 12 months to complete the entire process. Often, the Project Engineer is on-site at your location 1 – 2 days per week; however, the frequency is dependent on the type of project and the needs of the company. Obviously, results vary by organization, but it is not uncommon for companies to achieve a tenfold return on their investment in this type of project. Contact NEPIRC today to see if your company is a good fit for a Shared-Use Engineering initiative.

Shared-Use Quality Engineer

Similar to the Shared-Use Process Improvement Engineering program, the Shared-Use Quality Engineering Initiative is a flexible program designed to provide you with assistance customized to your specific needs. Whether your need is for a part-time Quality Manager, or you seek to implement a Quality System that meets ISO 9001:2000 Requirements, NEPIRC can help. Our RAB certified professionals can help you through the same process described in the Shared-Use Process Engineering narrative above, but as it relates to your Quality Improvement needs. If you have a need that may be a match for this type of service, contact NEPIRC for a consultation.

As there is typically a waiting list for Shared-Use services, do not delay in contacting NEPIRC if you feel that either of these services may be a match with the needs of your company.