BS 7671 Cable Retention System
Engineering
Led a cross-functional engineering project developing a three-stage BS 7671-compliant cable retention methodology, forecasting a 70%+ reduction in safety-critical cable failures through awareness, training, and a Poka-Yoke designed-out solution using Autodesk Inventor.
Overview
Led a cross-functional engineering project developing a BS 7671-compliant cable retention solution for a high-volume manufacturing environment, forecasting a reduction in safety-critical cable failures of over 70%. The methodology was structured across three stages: a targeted awareness campaign to surface the failure mode across the production and quality teams; a formal training programme embedding correct cable handling and retention standards; and a Poka-Yoke-informed designed-out solution using Autodesk Inventor to eliminate the failure mode by design. Managed CAPEX planning, design documentation, and stakeholder engagement across production, procurement, and quality. Methodology fully developed and implementation initiated before project was placed on hold.
Tasks
- Root Cause AnalysisCompleted
Identify root causes of safety-critical cable failures through data review and cross-functional investigation.
- Stage 1: Awareness CampaignCompleted
Develop and deploy targeted awareness communications to surface the failure mode across production and quality teams.
- Stage 2: Training ProgrammeCompleted
Design and deliver a formal training programme embedding BS 7671-compliant cable handling and retention standards.
- Stage 3: Poka-Yoke Designed-Out SolutionCompleted
Engineer a Poka-Yoke retention system in Autodesk Inventor that eliminates the failure mode by design, removing reliance on correct technique.
- CAPEX Planning & DocumentationCompleted
Complete CAPEX business case, engineering documentation, and stakeholder sign-off across production, procurement, and quality.
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