robdtaylor
@robdtaylor
Public Skills
Supplychain
by robdtaylor
Executive-level supply chain expertise for automotive manufacturing. Strategic purchasing, materials management, supplier development, and cost optimization aligned with IATF 16949 requirements. USE WHEN user says 'supply chain', 'purchasing', 'procurement', 'supplier', 'materials management', 'inventory', 'sourcing', 'vendor', 'BOM cost', 'PPV', 'should cost', 'make vs buy', 'RFQ', 'category management', or needs strategic guidance on automotive supply chain decisions. Integrates with AutomotiveManufacturing, A3CriticalThinking, and HoshinKanri skills.
Cncsetup
by robdtaylor
Generate standardized CNC setup sheets for MNMUK machine shop. Covers DMG MORI mills/lathes, CITIZEN Swiss, MITSUBISHI EDM, and Haas machines. USE WHEN user says 'setup sheet', 'create setup', 'job setup', 'machine setup', 'tooling list', 'fixture setup', or 'new job' for any CNC operation.
Toolcrib
by robdtaylor
Tool inventory management for MNMUK machine shop. Tracks tooling, inserts, consumables with reorder points and usage. USE WHEN user asks 'tool inventory', 'what inserts', 'reorder', 'tool crib', 'do we have', 'tooling cost', or 'tool usage'.
Msa
by robdtaylor
Conduct Gage R&R studies and validate measurement systems per AIAG MSA manual. Covers variable and attribute studies, acceptance criteria, and calculation methods. USE WHEN user says 'MSA', 'gage R&R', 'GR&R', 'measurement system', 'repeatability', 'reproducibility', 'attribute agreement', or 'ndc'. Integrates with ControlPlan, SPC, and AutomotiveManufacturing skills.
A3criticalthinking
by robdtaylor
Toyota-style A3 problem solving with embedded priority hierarchy: Safety First, then Customer Value, then Shareholder Value. Structured thinking framework for manufacturing decisions, root cause analysis, and countermeasure development. USE WHEN user says 'A3', 'problem solving', 'root cause', 'countermeasure', '5 whys', 'fishbone', 'ishikawa', 'priority decision', 'safety first', 'critical thinking', or needs structured analysis of manufacturing problems. Integrates with AutomotiveManufacturing and HoshinKanri skills.
Skillsmatrix
by robdtaylor
Operator training and competency tracking for MNMUK machine shop. Supports IATF 16949 competency requirements and workforce planning. USE WHEN user asks 'who can run', 'training matrix', 'competency', 'skills matrix', 'operator certification', 'who is trained on', or workforce planning questions.
Automotivemanufacturing
by robdtaylor
Expert guidance for writing automotive manufacturing business processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. Follows IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and APQP/PPAP standards. Covers assembly, machining, quality/inspection, and material handling. USE WHEN user says 'write work instruction', 'create business process', 'automotive SOP', 'manufacturing procedure', 'APQP documentation', 'process flow', or 'quality procedure'. Integrates with A3CriticalThinking for problem solving and SupplyChain for supplier requirements.
Spc
by robdtaylor
Implement SPC charting, process capability analysis, and control chart interpretation. Covers control chart selection, capability indices, and out-of-control rules. USE WHEN user says 'SPC', 'Cpk', 'Ppk', 'control chart', 'process capability', 'X-bar R', 'statistical control', or 'out of control'. Integrates with ControlPlan, MSA, and AutomotiveManufacturing skills.
Hoshinkanri
by robdtaylor
Strategic policy deployment system for automotive manufacturing. Cascades Group-level targets to shop floor through X-Matrix, catchball process, and bowling chart tracking. USE WHEN user says 'hoshin', 'x-matrix', 'catchball', 'bowling chart', 'strategy deployment', 'cascade objectives', 'breakthrough objectives', 'strategic planning', 'policy deployment', or requests help with annual planning integration. Integrates with IATF 16949 quality systems and AutomotiveManufacturing skill for work instruction cascade.
Tribalknowledge
by robdtaylor
Capture and preserve machinist expertise before it retires. Structured knowledge extraction for CNC operations, troubleshooting, and process optimization. USE WHEN user says 'capture knowledge', 'document expertise', 'what does [name] know', 'troubleshooting tips', 'how do we handle', 'interview machinist', or 'tribal knowledge'.
Quoteestimator
by robdtaylor
Rough cycle time and cost estimation for CNC machined parts. Uses MNMUK plant capabilities and standard estimating factors. USE WHEN user says 'quote', 'estimate', 'cycle time', 'how long', 'cost estimate', 'pricing', 'how much to make', or describes a part needing a rough quote.
Cuttingparams
by robdtaylor
Cutting parameter lookup and optimization for CNC machining. Covers feeds, speeds, depths of cut for common materials and operations. USE WHEN user asks 'feeds and speeds', 'cutting parameters', 'SFM for', 'what RPM', 'feed rate for', 'DOC for', or needs machining parameter guidance.
Internalaudit
by robdtaylor
Support IATF 16949 internal audit programme - QMS audits, process audits, product audits, and layered process audits. Covers audit planning, checklists, findings, and corrective actions. USE WHEN user says 'internal audit', 'audit checklist', 'process audit', 'product audit', 'QMS audit', 'audit finding', 'nonconformance', or 'LPA'. Integrates with AutomotiveManufacturing and A3criticalthinking skills.
Controlplan
by robdtaylor
Generate AIAG-format Control Plans linked to PFMEAs with proper inspection methods, frequencies, and reaction plans. Supports Prototype/Pre-launch/Production phases. USE WHEN user says 'control plan', 'CP', 'inspection plan', 'process control', 'sampling frequency', 'reaction plan', or 'special characteristics'. Integrates with PFMEA, AutomotiveManufacturing, and MSA skills.
Plantcapability
by robdtaylor
MNMUK machine shop capability checker. Answers "can we make this?" queries against the plant list. Recommends optimal machine selection based on part requirements. USE WHEN user asks 'can we make', 'which machine', 'capability check', 'feasibility', 'what can we hold', 'tolerance capability', or describes a part to quote.