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Do you have unanswered questions about your system(s), but no internal resources to look into it? Patti Engineering can help! An engineering study is a deep dive into how a process or system works to deliver guidance on the best solution moving forward. However, the goal is just to develop the solution and not to implement it. Learn more in our featured content section!
In the spotlight, learn about Fun Funds! In an effort to boost employee morale, provide networking opportunities, and build team camaraderie we started Fun Funds over ten years ago. Go check them out in the spotlight section!
Plus, in case you missed it... start your Industry 4.0 journey below and learn more about a recent successful engineering study with a leading manufacturer of medical diagnostic devices!
Sometimes a client needs a solution to a problem, but does not know what or how to go about developing one. Patti Engineering offers engineering studies as a service to work as an ally and expand our clients’ engineering team, while developing a favorable solution.
To us at Patti Engineering, an engineering study is a deep dive into how a process or system works on behalf of our client. Clients often know there is an issue, slow cycle times, low throughput, excess waste, or high running cost, but do not have the correct resources to find a solution. Patti Engineering uses our team’s collective expert knowledge, and agnostic background in an engineering study to deliver guidance on developing a solution, not implementing it. The goal is knowledge and usually concludes with documentation towards the next step, including a Request for Quote (RFQ), a proposal, or Bill of Materials (BOM).
What does the client do?
While client involvement is crucial throughout the entire process to ensure the success of the project, the majority of the client’s work is at the beginning. The client provides all the background information on the system, its components, and the processes that are currently in place. The more resources, the better: any previous knowledge, prints, code, domain experts, or resources the client has should be shared with Patti Engineering. This process is very client driven - attending meetings and providing input along the way is imperative to the success of this engineering study!
What does Patti Engineering do?
Once Patti Engineering has all of the background information, our highly-skilled team of engineers begin to develop a plan. By asking questions up front, Patti Engineering can understand the key features that need to be included in any solution and know which areas to focus on when observing the system. The team meets regularly with the client to review the latest details uncovered and make any adjustments to the solution request list. As the project progresses, Patti Engineering narrows down the possibilities to deliver the most optimal solution(s) for the client’s needs.
What is the result?
Since the end goal is not a fully functioning system, engineering studies typically end with a close out meeting. The culmination of an engineering study is simply a review of the results requested by the client during the initial stages of the project. Patti Engineering presents the suggested solution(s), all final documentation, and the overall findings from the project.
Have any questions? Or wonder if an engineering study by Patti Engineering can generate a solution to your biggest pain point?Contact Patti Engineering today!
At Patti Engineering it’s no secret that we work hard. On any given day our team members are working on a wide array of services and solutions, and our persistence and grit remains unmatched. But, we take great pride in the way that we “play” hard too.
To boost employee morale, provide networking opportunities, and build team camaraderie we started what we call ‘Fun Funds’ over ten years ago. A Fun Fund is a team-building event funded by the admin team. Anyone can plan one as long as they meet the following criteria:
Minimum of four Patti Engineering team members must be present.
Photos must be taken!
Must be open for anyone to join.
“The Fun Funds are a great way to get our team together in a casual environment outside of work,” says Sam Hoff, CEO and Founder of Patti Engineering. “These help to foster cohesiveness amongst our team members.”
As you can see, previous Fun Funds have included movie premiers, video game nights, go-karting, laser tag, euchre nights, sushi dinners, ax throwing, sporting events, and more! Engineer Jeffrey Watts says, “One of my favorite previous Fun Funds was a prison themed escape room. I loved it because it was a fun exercise in engineers figuring things out that wasn’t necessarily engineering. We almost beat the record too, but I played around looking for hidden files a little too much.”
With up to one Fun Fund per month for each office, these team gatherings have provided hours of entertainment outside of work to build bonds and strengthen our team. Meanwhile, these team activities also foster the culture of a highly engaged engineering team that Patti Engineering strives for.
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We believe that Industry 4.0 is a journey, not a destination, so we think manufacturers should have a roadmap. Along with our partner i4Score, Patti Engineering is working to help manufacturers evaluate, assess, and implement Industry 4.0.
