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ASQ Phoenix January Program Slidedeck - Adventures with AI - Turning Data into Insights

By Robert Mitchell posted 4 days ago
Kimberly Watson-Hemphill demonstrates prompts and output from ChatGPT and CoPilot to analyze data, and compares the output to standard statistical programs. Click here , or navigate to the Library > Handouts folder, to view/download the speaker's slide deck.

ASQ Phoenix January 2026 Program Recording - Adventures with AI

By Robert Mitchell posted 4 days ago
Click here to view the January 2026 monthly Program guest speaker presentation on "Adventures with AI - Turning Data into Insights", by Kimberly Watson-Hemphill

Mechanical Inspector 5 at MKS Instruments in Broomfield, CO

By Arnold Miller posted 5 days ago
Company : MKS Instruments Location : Broomfield , CO (On-Site) Position : Mechanical Inspector 5/CMM Programmer Division : Control Solutions & Services Job-id : R16837 Hours Per Week : 40 MKS Instruments Job Link https://mksinst.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MKSCareersAmericas/job/Broomfield-CO/Mechanical-Inspector-5-CMM-Programmer_R16837 LinkedIn Job Link https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4351926948/ Summary As a Mechanical Quality Inspection Technician 5 at MKS Instruments, you will work in our fast-paced inspection department. You will be leading the QA inspection team, developing ...

Early Quality Professional (EQP) Membership discount.

By Fiona McAllister posted 12 days ago
We’re excited to share a new way to bring emerging quality professionals into our ASQ family: the Early Quality Professional (EQP) Membership discount. This membership discount was created to make joining ASQ more accessible and to grow the next generation of quality leaders. By lowering the cost of entry, we’re making it easier for early career professionals—those who may be new to quality, just finishing school, or starting their careers—to connect with ASQ, discover resources that will support their growth, and build meaningful relationships within our community. Current student members also have the option to upgrade to EQP and continue their journey ...

Lead Quality Engineer at GE Vernova in Longmont, CO

By Arnold Miller posted 13 days ago
Company : GE Vernova Location : Longmont , CO (On-Site) Position : Lead Quality Engineer Division : Control Solutions & Services Job-id : R5028652 Position Type : Regular Hours Per Week : 40 Application Deadline : 23 Jan 2026 GE Vernova Job Link https://careers.gevernova.com/quality-engineer/job/R5028652 LinkedIn Job Link https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4346747357/ Summary GE Vernova is looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join their Control Solutions & Services team at GE Longmont, CO; this is an onsite position. Focus will be on all aspects of ...

Learn About Quality - Easily Look up Quality Words, Tools, etc.

By Jo Haberstok posted 14 days ago
Sharing something I found by accident today on the ASQ website. (It's amazing what you sometimes find when you are trying to find something else.) Check it out ! Learn About Quality - Quality Topics A to Z Explore the concepts, tools, applications, and technical terms that make up the world of quality. For more definitions, browse the online glossary of quality terms, acronyms, and key people in the history of quality.

Recording: ASQ RRD series webinar: From Hazard Identification to Resolution and Certification: Ensuring Safety in LRT Systems

By Tim Gaens posted 14 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: From Hazard Identification to Resolution and Certification: Ensuring Safety in LRT Systems Presenter: James Li and Sana Akhtar On Thursday, December 11, 2025 James Li and Sana Akhtar Presented: ASQ RRD series webinar: From Hazard Identification to Resolution and Certification: Ensuring Safety in LRT Systems Abstract: Safety is crucial while developing either a simple product or complicated systems such as Light Rail Transit Systems. To ensure that safety is embedded in a product system, a hazard management process should be established throughout its life cycle. This begins with hazard identification, safety risk assessment, ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: Translating Risk – Communicating Reliability and Safety Findings to Non-Technical Stakeholders

By Tim Gaens posted 14 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: Translating Risk – Communicating Reliability and Safety Findings to Non-Technical Stakeholders Presenter: Manju Maheve Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/rf7ff2e3543e193942a9dd0effe5f511d Abstract: Aerospace systems generate vast amounts of reliability and safety analysis – FMEAs, FTAs, PHM results, Safety cases, hazards and risk metrices. Yet even the most rigorous analysis can fail to influence decisions if it is not communicated clearly to non-technical stakeholders such as program managers, certification authorities and customers. ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: The Enemies of System Thinking

By Tim Gaens posted 14 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: The Enemies of System Thinking Presenter: David Auda Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/rff790a9705f140b136c65e63a5294185 Abstract: System thinking offers a holistic framework for understanding complex, interconnected systems, emphasizing relationships and feedback loops rather than isolated components. However, its effective application faces significant challenges. The primary enemies of system thinking include cognitive biases that favor linear, reductionist approaches, organizational silos that fragment knowledge, and cultural inertia that ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: The Enemies of System Thinking

By Tim Gaens posted 14 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: The Enemies of System Thinking Presenter: David Auda Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/rff790a9705f140b136c65e63a5294185 Abstract: System thinking offers a holistic framework for understanding complex, interconnected systems, emphasizing relationships and feedback loops rather than isolated components. However, its effective application faces significant challenges. The primary enemies of system thinking include cognitive biases that favor linear, reductionist approaches, organizational silos that fragment knowledge, and cultural inertia ...

ASQ RRD series webinar: Human Reliability

By Tim Gaens posted 14 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: Human Reliability Presenter: James Brenneman Thursday, Jan 08, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r4355b1335eb6bd0390629e3d2e1d92d7 James Brenneman 45+ years experience in Applied statistics in industry, 40+ years as a Reliability Engineer. Safety Risk analysis and forecasting my specialty. Co-author of USAF Weibull Analysis Handbook, authored numerous other papers in Reliability & statistics. Primary goal is to act as a change agent by passing along my experience and lessons learned to younger generation. Specialties: Applied statistics, Reliability engineering, ...

ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair January 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 16 days ago
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair January 2026 Hello ASQ Members, As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for being part of the ASQ community. Each year brings new challenges and opportunities for quality professionals, and our section remains focused on providing relevant, practical value that supports you as leaders in your organizations. I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank the volunteers who are stepping away from their roles after dedicating years of service to ASQ. Your time, leadership, and commitment have had a lasting impact on our members and on the strength of this community. We are deeply grateful for the foundation ...

Happy New Year! Like Sands through an Hourglass ...

By Jo Haberstok posted 17 days ago
Like sands through AN hourglass … by Jo Haberstok The rest of it usually goes “…so are the days of our lives.” Apropos as 2025 comes to an end and we embark on a new year once again. Remember, your best resolution is the one you can keep on your worst week. There’s no point in creating a long list of great ideas that you already probably know either aren’t really achievable or that they aren’t going to be achieved by you. Be honest. I read this in an article online last week: “New Year’s resolutions have a reputation problem. They’re like gym memberships: bought with hope in ...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Like Sands through an Hourglass ...

By Jo Haberstok posted 17 days ago
Like sands through AN hourglass … by Jo Haberstok The rest of it usually goes “…so are the days of our lives.” Apropos as 2025 comes to an end and we embark on a new year once again. Remember, your best resolution is the one you can keep on your worst week. There’s no point in creating a long list of great ideas that you already probably know either aren’t really achievable or that they aren’t going to be achieved by you. Be honest. I read this in an article online last week: “New Year’s resolutions have a reputation problem. They’re like gym memberships: bought with hope in ...

January 2026 Columbia Basin ASQ Newsletter

By Jo Haberstok posted 17 days ago
The J anuary 2026 Columbia Basin ASQ newsletter is now available. There are many ASQ section and division meetings and webinars being offered in January. Check them out! Also be sure to check the ASQ Events Calendar for even more learning opportunities. Remember, you can earn RUs for attendance at meetings, webinars and conferences. .

Job Posting - Automatica North America Quality Assurance Inspector

By Jacob Chacko posted 18 days ago
To apply online: oren.amar@automatica-na.com Company Overview: Automatica NA is the new US division of Automatica Automation and Control Technologies Ltd. Founded in 1995 Automatica has become a leading provider of factory automation in Israel. We supply turn-key based solutions such as assembly lines, testing & inspection machines, material handling, forming and custom made packaging equipment. Position Summary : Automatica NA is seeking a QA Inspector for its new Westerville, OH location. The QA Inspector will report to the site manager and be under the general supervision of the Quality Management team at Automatica ...

As the New Year Approaches ...

By Jo Haberstok posted 29 days ago
Can you believe that it's almost 2026 already? Time flies, right? I thought you all might enjoy the following article which was posted in the Columbia Basin ASQ section's December newsletter... AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES… submitted by Robert Boykin This is the time of year when we make lists of things we want to change in our lives. Things such as exercising more, quitting smoking, reading more and/or better books, and (perhaps) drinking less alcohol. We don’t always accomplish our resolutions, though, because many of the goals we set for ourselves are too ambitious. This is not to suggest that we should not strive ...

December 2025 ASQ Baltimore 0502 Member Meeting Wrap Up

By Debra McLaughlin posted 12/14/25
Please find PDF copies of ASQ Baltimore Section announcements and updates in the Member Meeting Presentations > 2025 under the "Library" tab on the myASQ Communities Baltimore Section website: ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 Meeting Slides . (Also attached for your convenience.) Our speaker for December 2, 2025 was Janet P. Nelson, SSBB who presented on “Customer Loyalty and Retention” and a tutorial on “Developing Surveys That Work.” If you have any questions, please contact her directly. Her email address is: JanetPNelson@TheBusinessImprovementExperts.com . Her website is: https://theworkoutconsortium.webnode.page/ . If you ...

ASQ Phoenix December 2025 Program Slidedeck - AI Essentials for Quality Leaders

By Barbara Banek posted 12/13/25
Here is the link to the ASQ Phoenix Section December 2025 Program gest speaker presentation slide deck for AI Essentials for Quality Leaders: Tools, Trends and Tactics by Rick Hefner: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality