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Boulder Jan 2026-meeting: How AI Helps Improve Workflows

By Arnold Miller posted 2 days ago
https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=5121d703-0931-4e27-a508-019b033afa6b Date: 29 Jan 2026 ; Thursday 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm US-MT 5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business 6:00 pm Presentation Started Speaker: Randy Hale, Optimizing for Impact https://optimizingforimpact.com/ Topic: How AI Helps Improve Workflows NOTE: Recording (83 MB) and slides (2.0 MB) only access via ASQ National Membership NOTE: Non-ASQ Members to get slides please contact Arnold Miller via amiller@memberleader.asq.org Presentation Recording and sides at https://my.asq.org/viewdocument/2026-01meeting-how-ai-helps-improve ...

Job Posting - Quality Engineer - Luvata Ohio, Inc.

By Jacob Chacko posted 5 days ago
Job Posting - Quality Engineer TO APPLY: CLICK HERE Quality Engineer Who WE are: Luvata Ohio, Inc., located in Delaware, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of cold formed and machined components; we are a group company of Mitsubishi Materials. We are committed to partnering with our customers to help them increase their competitiveness. Our products and services enable our customers to improve their products, operational efficiency and fixed capital. We offer an excellent benefits package including life/health/dental/vision insurance, pension, 401k plan, and employee appreciation perks. To learn more about Luvata Ohio, please visit: www.luvata.com/ohio. ...

Article - When One Chapter Closes: Finding Your "What's Next?"

By Jo Haberstok posted 6 days ago
When One Chapter Closes: Finding Your “What’s Next?” by Jo Haberstok Life has a way of shifting the ground beneath our feet. A job ends. A relationship fades. A dream we’ve been chasing for years suddenly feels out of reach. But endings, as painful or disorienting as they may be, are not just closures. Here is another way to look at them. They are invitations – invitations to something new. Acknowledge the Ending: Before rushing forward, give yourself permission to feel the weight of what’s over. Endings can stir grief, relief, confusion, or even all three at once. Naming those emotions is the first step toward ...

Article - The Unifier Effect in Today's Workplaces

By Jo Haberstok posted 6 days ago
THE UNIFIER EFFECT IN TODAY’S WORKPLACES by Luigi Sille In a world that is increasingly divided, the urgency for unification in organizations has never been more pronounced. Leaders, managers, and employees all have the potential to act as unifiers, regardless of their rank or title. Each person, by encouraging understanding and bridging gaps, contributes to a workplace where collaboration and shared goals can flourish. Unity does not mean eliminating differences or silencing diverse opinions. Rather, it is about respecting these differences while working collectively toward common objectives. Empathy is at the core of this ...

When One Chapter Closes: Finding Your "What's Next?"

By Jo Haberstok posted 6 days ago
When One Chapter Closes: Finding Your “What’s Next?” by Jo Haberstok Life has a way of shifting the ground beneath our feet. A job ends. A relationship fades. A dream we’ve been chasing for years suddenly feels out of reach. But endings, as painful or disorienting as they may be, are not just closures. Here is another way to look at them. They are invitations – invitations to something new. Acknowledge the Ending: Before rushing forward, give yourself permission to feel the weight of what’s over. Endings can stir grief, relief, confusion, or even all three at once. Naming those emotions is the first step ...

The Unifier Effect in Today's Workplaces - article

By Jo Haberstok posted 6 days ago
THE UNIFIER EFFECT IN TODAY’S WORKPLACES by Luigi Sille In a world that is increasingly divided, the urgency for unification in organizations has never been more pronounced. Leaders, managers, and employees all have the potential to act as unifiers, regardless of their rank or title. Each person, by encouraging understanding and bridging gaps, contributes to a workplace where collaboration and shared goals can flourish. Unity does not mean eliminating differences or silencing diverse opinions. Rather, it is about respecting these differences while working collectively toward common objectives. Empathy is at the core of this ...

February 2026 Columbia Basin ASQ Newsletter

By Jo Haberstok posted 6 days ago
The February 2026 Columbia Basin ASQ newsletter is now available. We encourage everyone to sign up for and participate in one or more of the many ASQ section or division meetings in February. Check the ASQ Events Calendar for even more offerings. There are lots of opportunities for learning, networking, and growth! Note: Intermittent issues may occur with URL links in newsletters and meeting announcements not working properly. If a link does not work for an ASQ section or division event, try going to their myASQ Community (or google the section/division). Googling will usually get you to the non-ASQ events as well.

Event: ASQ Section 209 Meeting - 29-Jan-2026

By Amy Turriziani posted 7 days ago
Event: ASQ Section 209 Meeting - 29-Jan-2026 Presenter: Michael D. Ford, MSISE, CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, CMQ/OE, CSSGB, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM Principal, TQM Works Consulting, Port Crane NY Topic: "What's Best for Your Environment: 100% Inspection; Statistical Sampling; or Other Techniques?" - theme: sometimes we need to inspect every item, sometimes we don't need to inspect any, sometimes in between Where: Red Lobster, 10 East End Center, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702 Time: Networking and dinner arrival at 6:30 PM (EST) with presentation starting at 7:00 PM (EST). Webinar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29677094429837?p=SXnankv6Ef9CCNJ13k ...

ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair February 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 9 days ago
ASQ Phoenix Message from the Chair February 2026 Hello ASQ Phoenix Community, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our January program. It was encouraging to see strong participation and thoughtful discussion as we began the year together. As we move into February, our focus remains on delivering practical value to our members. This includes not only strong monthly programs but also creating opportunities for learning and experience to extend beyond a single meeting. Our section is built on the collective knowledge of its members, and we continue to look for ways to strengthen and share that knowledge across the community. I would like to encourage ...

Columbus Section Ken Brooks / Bob Grubb Scholarship Application Open

By Jacob Chacko posted 19 days ago
Ken Brooks / Bob Grubb Scholarship The Columbus Section Leadership Team is pleased to announce that it is offering a scholarship in 2026. This $2000 scholarship fund is available to one or more deserving students. Applications may be downloaded from the Columbus Section's myASQ site Columbus Section - American Society for Quality or by contacting Jim Spichiger at jim.spichiger@hotmail.com Any Columbus Section member may nominate a relative, friend, neighbor, or even themselves. Applicants must be a full-time college graduate or undergraduate student in the 2026 fall semester. Applications are due on April 1, 2026

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

By Robert Mitchell posted 20 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 20 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 21 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 30 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 01/03/26
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 01/03/26
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 01/03/26
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 ...