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Target Complex Problems

Solve complex problems with laser focus and fast results.

Target Complex Problems

Solve complex problems with laser focus and fast results.

Your quarantine cage is overflowing, you’ve got repeat MRB submissions, and non-conformances late in the value stream have you losing sleep. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

We see you juggling it all, and we have the solution.

When you’re ready to solve complex problems faster and create a sustainable problem-solving culture for superior first-time quality, we’re here to help.

Solving Faster together

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Target a Single Problem

With a Problem Solving Engagement

Solve a single technical problem with the support of a dedicated team of problem solving experts. Our team will travel to your facility to assist you in solving the problem with laser focus and surprising speed. Conducted in strategic phases, our milestone-based method ensures that you get results and we only get paid once you have the outlined deliverables.

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Learn to solve many

by training your teams

Elevate your problem-solving capabilities with a method designed for straight shooters. Learn the framework and tools to solve problems with laser focus and develop teams to solve problems fast.

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Complete the form and someone from our team will reach out to you within 2 business days.

Need urgent problem solving help? Make sure to indicate that on the form. We define urgent as needing to get started within the next 7 business days.

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John Abrahamian

Executive VP - Problem Solving

John Abrahamian is a highly respected problem solver as well as an expert in the field of Lean manufacturing, with a career spanning over three decades. Throughout his career, John has become renowned for his innovative approach to problem-solving and his unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.
 
After receiving his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1985, John began his career as a design and development engineer at Pratt & Whitney. It was during this time that his interest in problem-solving first emerged. By 1994, John had become a Continuous Improvement Manager at the company. During his tenure, John led Pratt & Whitney’s efforts in Lean manufacturing and Value Engineering.
 
In 1990, John began pursuing his MBA in Operations Management, where he was first introduced to the concept of Lean manufacturing, and this influenced the direction of his career. In 1996, he was encouraged by his Pratt & Whitney team to take Shainin Red X training, building on his Lean manufacturing efforts. This training proved to be a turning point in John’s career, igniting his passion for problem-solving and setting him on a path to becoming one of the industry’s most respected experts.
 
In 1998, John joined Shainin, where he has spent the last 25 years pursuing his passion for problem-solving. During his time here, John has developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, having received a US Patent for a problem-solving method. He also integrated function analysis into Shainin methods, seeding what would ultimately become Resilient Engineering.
 
Despite his busy schedule, John still finds time to pursue his hobbies, which include golfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and skeet shooting. He especially enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with family, including his three grandsons.
 
Having the opportunity to work in a wide variety of industries, experiencing different cultures and meeting new and interesting people gives John the kind of job satisfaction that makes him grateful to be in this field of work. He truly enjoys creating meaningful relationships with his customers and inspiring ordinary engineers to become extraordinary problem solvers.