Manufacturing
What is the % of good parts made compared to how many were started? Hint: This data is reviewed on daily meetings.
Yield
What is the record used to document a product or process that does not meet requirements?
NCMR
What problem‑solving method asks ‘why’ multiple times to find the root cause?
5 Whys
What do we call identifying and reporting a safety risk before someone gets hurt?
Hazard Observation / Safety Observation
Which CER produces more scrap per day (on average)?
CER 2
What do we call defective parts that cannot be used and must be thrown away?
Scrap
This Medtronic practice ensures work is done exactly as documented.
Following procedures
What one‑page problem‑solving tool is used to describe the problem, cause, and solution?
A3
What should you do immediately if something seems wrong or unsafe?
Speak Up / Report It
Where is Omar Al Assi from?
Jordan
What do we call fixing a part so it can be used instead of throwing it away?
Rework
What happens when a defect is not detected on time and reaches the field/customer?
Escape
What is the daily team‑level meeting where operators discuss safety, quality, and issues?
Tier 1 meeting
What Medtronic priority is more important than cost, schedule, or convenience?
Put Patient First
How frequently are stretching exercises required in the CER?
At least 1 time per day
What is the required process to ensure the line is free of incorrect materials, documents, or product before starting the day?
Line Clearance
What are the rules we follow when correcting mistakes in documentation, like crossing out with one line and initialing?
GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
What is the meeting where supervisors, support teams and line leads review issues escalated from Tier 1?
Tier 2 meeting
What Medtronic mindset means addressing issues right away instead of waiting?
Move with speed and decisiveness
Who is the tallest operator at the Menlo Park site?
John Miller
What does MPI means?
Manufacturing Process Instruction
What quality system is used to fix problems and keep them from happening again?
CAPA
What method helps keep the work area clean, organized, and easy to use?
5S
Where are Medtronic’s corporate headquarters located?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Who recorded the highest number of steps in the Menlo Park Steps Challenge?
Maria Rodriguez