Abstract

The keynote lecture “Problem Solving and Error Resolution in Industrial Product Development” addresses how organizations can effectively handle technical issues, which is one of the most often used methods in high volume product development. It begins with cultural and historical perspectives on errors and highlighting the universality of mistakes. In the following  problems and defects are defined using sources such as ISO standards, ASPICE framework and others. The core section introduces structured problem-solving approaches, focusing on Toyota’s A3 methodology and its link to the 8D process. These methods are explained step by step, using simple and practical examples. Root cause analysis tools, including the Ishikawa fishbone diagram and the 5 Whys technique, are demonstrated and supported with real-world industrial cases. The lecture concludes by evaluating advantages, limitations, and lessons learned, emphasizing systematic approaches to sustainable problem resolution.

Sprecher:innen

Helge Graßhoff is an executive and technology leader with more than two decades of experience in research, development, and innovation within the automotive and optoelectronics industries. He currently serves as Head of Development Europe for Body Controllers and Seat Control Units at Aumovio, Regensburg. Here he is responsible for driving European application development projects for OEMs like VW, BMW, Mercedes, Renault and others, containing  system & function development same as industrialization of high volume electronics until start of production. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions at ams OSRAM group as CTO same as several leading engineering roles at Continental Automotive Technologies, focusing on electronics and software for safety applications like ADAS sensors and Airbag  Control Units. Graßhoff’s career is characterized by a strong balance between technical expertise and organizational leadership. In addition to his R&D leadership, he is deeply engaged in advancing processes & methods like ASPICE, ISO26262, EN9100 and others for systematic improvement of corporate product development processes, bridging innovations towards practical industrial application.

Zeit und Raum

01.12.2025, 17:30 Uhr in K002 an der OTH Regensburg