Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

What happens when a reliability engineer works in an organization where problems are hidden, procedures become checkboxes, or management is reluctant to hear bad news? Carl and Enrico discuss what separates a strong reliability culture from one that merely follows processes. They examine the importance of technical competence, speaking openly about risks, using design reviews to create shared ownership, and understanding what managers and other stakeholders actually care about. The discussion also explores how engineers can influence organizations that are resistant to change. Rather than trying to transform culture through procedures alone, the episode makes the case for combining strong reliability methods with communication, practical solutions, stakeholder awareness, and visible project successes that demonstrate why reliability matters.

Decision Room Carry Problem Abstract Dianna and Mojan discuss the decision room carry problem. Key Points Join Dianna and Mojan as they discuss “decision room carrying,” comparing how decisions are made in one room versus how they are executed by the teams responsible for carrying them out. Topics include: Why decisions made in isolated rooms […]

When to Use Sensors Abstract Not every single piece of data is worth collecting. Join Mojan and Dianna as they explore how to think strategically about sensors and monitoring systems. From health tracking wearables that collect “almost too much data” to manufacturing floors transformed by AI-enabled sensors, they discuss when sensors actually drive better decisions—and when […]

A widespread internet outage affecting services such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Reddit and Discord wasn't caused by hackers or a software bug—it was likely triggered by damage to critical fibre optic infrastructure. In this episode, Chris Jackson explores how a single hardware failure exposed hidden dependencies throughout the internet and why redundancy is often far more fragile than engineers assume. Through real-world examples from aviation, automotive systems, nuclear power and Netflix's famous Chaos Monkey program, Chris explains how common-cause failures defeat backup systems and why understanding these hidden connections is essential for building truly reliable products and infrastructure.

FMEA & AI: What is the Human Role? Abstract Carl and Dianna discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence in FMEA, emphasizing that AI should enhance—not replace—the human expertise required for effective risk analysis. Key Points Join Carl and Dianna as they share their experiences with AI support for engineering analyses like FMEA. They conclude […]