Closed-Loop Quality Activities During the Model Based Systems Engineering Phase

This webinar will present an integrated approach to consider and implement the right Quality activities from the start from requirements gathering into model-based systems engineering. This includes translating requirements into every step of manufacturing planning and execution.

As many businesses continue to find new ways to improve their efficiencies and effectiveness to be successful with changing environmental and competitive pressures, it is imperative for Engineers to think about Quality very early on in the Product Ideation and Development phase.

Traditionally, Quality is thought of as an activity at the end of Production to verify product integrity to design. It is typically treated as a reactive process to symptoms and not identified as robust, upfront processes that implement the Closed-Loop Quality paradigm.

In this webinar, we shall present an integrated approach to consider and implement the right Quality activities from the start from requirements gathering into model-based systems engineering. This includes translating these requirements into every step of the manufacturing planning and execution. The focus of this webinar is to provide easy to implement methodologies to identify and mitigate risks early in the Product Lifecycle.

About the Speakers:


Suresh C. Rama – Portfolio Development Executive – Siemens Digital Industries Software

Suresh C. Rama is a Portfolio Development Executive who leads the application of Siemens’ Digital Manufacturing portfolio of solutions for automotive customers. He joined Siemens over a year ago with over 30 years of Manufacturing and Automation experience with Automotive OEMs, Suppliers and Line Builders. He has held several executive and leadership positions in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, R&D/Innovation, Industry 4.0 and Business Development as he progressed through several stages in his career. Currently, he uses his vast experience and deep understanding of the Automotive Bodyshop, Final Assembly and Powertrain and New Propulsion systems Manufacturing to help and guide various customers in their digitalization journey in Smart Manufacturing. Suresh has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and M.B.A. from the Broad School of Business in Michigan State University. Suresh resides with his family in the Metro Detroit area.


Tisha Tomlinson – Technical Solutions Consultant – Siemens Digital Industries Software

Tisha Tomlinson leads the technical team within the Siemens Manufacturing and Quality Solution Consultants group. Tisha has been with Siemens for over 25 years and is a seasoned solutions consultant with extensive experience in quality management and engineering solutions. She focuses on Closed Loop Quality and Closed Loop Manufacturing concepts to bring holistic solutions to Siemens customers. She brings her depth of knowledge related to governance and compliance coupled with direct experience in deployment best practices into each opportunity. She is a lead assessor within Siemens Quality organization and has real world experience assisting large enterprises in meeting their governance and compliance goals. Tisha has a BA in Marketing from Georgia State University and has served on several industry compliance and governance committees.


Bill Hicock – Siemens Portfolio Development Executive – Siemens Digital Industries Software

Bill Hicock is responsible for portfolio development within Siemens’ Digital Industries Quality Management Solutions. His career has included positions in the engineering and manufacturing environments, starting as a draftsman, expanding into CNC programming, and then Director of CAE/CAD/CAM Services. The last eight years Bill has been focused on Quality Management, which combined with his hands on experience in engineering and manufacturing, provides him with a strong understanding of Closed Loop Quality / Manufacturing. Bill has a BS in Computer Science from Central Connecticut State University.

This webinar is sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software.