by Eric Hinrichs, senior principal quality engineer (retired), Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Device Companies As a quality engineer, have you ever had the following conversation with a project leader?Project leader: “Hey, do you have a minute?”You: “Sure, what is it?”Project leader: “Well, we need your signature on this validation completion report. […]

The tools we use to develop new or improved products are essential in ensuring we deliver the product as soon as possible and as efficacious as technology, testing, and knowledge/experience permits. But the caution one must take in using tools is to be mindful that we use the tools correctly and effectively. The worst that […]