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Analyze quantitative data to draw conclusionsSix Sigma Green Belt or Black belt
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DMAIC method
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Minitab 
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Measurement System Analysis
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Gauge R&R
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Regression
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ANOVA
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Hypothesis testing
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Design and perform experiments to systematically optimize process parametersDesign of Experiment (DOE)
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Factors
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Levels
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Responses
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Assess the ability of a process to meet customer specificationsVoice of the customer
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Specification limits
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Process capability
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Critical to Quality (CTQ)
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Identify, prioritize,and mitigate process risksProcess Risk Analysis
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Process Mapping
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Cause and Effect Matrix
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Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA)
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Control Plans
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Monitor process and distinguish between common cause vs. special cause variationsVoice of the process
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Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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Common causes vs Special causes
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Control limits
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Rational subgrouping
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System-level thinker and consensus builderA3 problem solving
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Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
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Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri)
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Train others to do hands-on operations effectivelyTraining Within Industry (TWI)
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Job Instruction
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Work Instructions / SOP
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Have a strong understanding of Lean concepts5S (or 6S)
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Continuous Improvement (kaizen)
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Mistake-proofing (poka-yoke)
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Value Stream Maps
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First In First Out (FIFO)
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Kanban
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Standardized work
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Reorder, inspect, and receive raw materialsIncoming inspection
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Inspection criteria
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Critical to Quality (CTQ)
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Specify, purchase, and install equipmentInstallation Qualification (IQ), 
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Operational Qualification (OQ), 
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Performance Qualification (PQ)*
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Oversee and maintain equipmentPreventive Maintenance (PM)
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Calibration 
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Design custom fixturesMechanical engineering knowledge
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Engineering Drawings
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
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Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience [popular softwares include Solidworks, Fusion360, Onshape, AutoCAD]
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Design for Manufacturability
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Fabricate custom fixtures3D printing
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Basic machining: bandsaw, drill press, CNC mill, CNC lathe operation
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