HPDBC Chapter 91 On-site Quality Inspection Representative
Chapter 91 On-site Quality Inspection Representative
A few days later, Xinfeng Electronics Factory finally completed the prototype.
Upon receiving the call, Lin Feng got into Lin Xiaoqiang's van and headed to Longhua with Wu Wenjie and Lin Xiaowen.
When Lin Xiaowen saw Lin Feng, her ears turned red without her noticing.
The two people in the car didn't speak. Lin Xiaoqiang drove the van to Xinfeng Electronics Factory again.
In the sample room, four "little mouse" prototypes in different colors were placed side by side on a table covered with an anti-static mat.
Milky white, light blue, pale purple, and bright yellow—the four colors shone brightly under the fluorescent lights. Boss Chen and several engineers were already waiting there, their faces filled with anticipation.
"Mr. Lin, Ah Jie, come and see! It's finished according to your requirements," Boss Chen greeted them warmly.
Lin Feng stepped forward and picked up the milky-white one first. It felt a bit heavier than he had expected, and the overall workmanship looked good, with fairly even seams.
He tried the buttons, and they felt crisp enough, but the rebound force seemed a bit inconsistent. The power button was a little stiff, while the play/pause button was too soft.
"Xiaowen, take a look too, what do you think?" Lin Feng handed the pink and blue one to Lin Xiaowen.
Lin Xiaowen took it, her eyes lighting up. Girls are naturally powerless against cute and exquisite things.
She examined it carefully, touched the soft silicone ears, looked at the body of the device, and suddenly exclaimed "Huh!"
"Brother Feng, look here," she pointed to the back of the aircraft near the tail, "there seem to be a few small dots here, and the color is a little different."
It was an extremely minor flaw, like dust that had fallen during the painting process, causing a color spot that was almost invisible unless you looked closely.
Boss Chen and the engineer quickly came over to take a look. Boss Chen explained, "This...it might be because there's a little dust in the spraying environment. We'll definitely pay attention to environmental control during mass production, and this problem can be solved."
Lin Feng nodded and continued the inspection.
He plugged in his headphones to listen, and the sound quality met his expectations. However, when the volume control button was pressed to the maximum volume, there seemed to be a very slight "hissing" sound inside.
"When this button is at its highest point, there seems to be a slight friction noise inside," Lin Feng pointed out.
The engineer took it, pressed it several times, and listened carefully to it by the ear: "It may be that there is slight interference in the internal structural components at the limit position. We will adjust the tolerance."
Lin Xiaowen was also carefully "playing" with the pink and blue one in her hand.
She tried sliding the protective cover of the USB port back and forth a few times, and then she frowned slightly.
"Brother Feng, this cover slides quite smoothly, but I feel like it might loosen up after a while. Look, now that it's pushed all the way in, it doesn't seem very tight, and it might slide out a little if you touch it lightly."
As she spoke, she demonstrated that when the protective cover was fully closed, it did not have that clear locking feel and was slightly loose.
Even the engineers hadn't really noticed this problem.
They are more focused on functionality and are less sensitive to details like "feel" and "durability" than a meticulous average user.
Boss Chen's expression became even more serious. He took it over and tried it himself, and indeed, the problem Lin Xiaowen mentioned existed.
"This was an oversight on our part. We should have designed a tiny latch or added a little damping at the closing position. We'll change it!"
Lin Feng gave Lin Xiaowen an approving look. This girl had good observation skills, and she noticed details that designers and manufacturers might have overlooked from the perspective of ordinary users' daily use.
Next, they tested functions such as file transfer, screen display, and battery life.
Overall, the prototype met more than 80% of the expectations, with core functions and appearance realized. However, as Lin Feng predicted, the first batch of prototypes could never be perfect, and there were always some details that needed to be polished.
Back in the conference room, Lin Feng summarized: "Boss Chen, the general direction is fine, and we agree with the appearance and basic functions. But there are a few issues mentioned earlier:"
The consistency of button feel, potential internal structural interference and abnormal noise, the locking feel of the USB protective cover, and the cleanliness of the coating must all be resolved before mass production.
I hope that the next batch of engineering prototypes will have all these details handled well.
Mr. Chen quickly assured her, "Don't worry, Mr. Lin. Ms. Lin is very meticulous; the points she raised are all crucial! We'll immediately organize our engineers to make the changes and ensure these problems are eliminated before the mass production molds are officially put into operation! In three days, we'll provide you with four more improved prototypes for your review!"
"Okay, then we'll wait for the next prototype." Lin Feng's tone was calm, but his attitude was very serious.
"Quality is the lifeline, especially since we want to open up the market through design. These details determine whether users are pleasantly surprised or disappointed when they receive the product."
Leaving Xinfeng Factory, Wu Wenjie laughed and said, "Xiaowen, you're really something! You have a sharp eye. Even those experienced workers couldn't spot the little problem, but you caught it."
Lin Xiaowen was a little embarrassed: "I was just looking around... I figured if I were spending my own money to buy it, I'd definitely want everything to be perfect."
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Three days later, the improved prototype was completed, and Lin Feng, Lin Xiaowen and others came to Xinfeng Electronics Factory again to inspect the goods.
In the conference room of Xinfeng Electronics Factory, four newly made "little mouse" prototypes were lined up on a long table.
The different colors and the tight, smooth seams of the body mean that the tiny, needle-like specks of color from before are nowhere to be found.
Lin Feng picked up the milky-white one and examined it carefully in his hand. The rounded lines were smooth, and the soft rubber ears felt just right.
He pressed each button in turn: power button, play/pause, volume up/down, track switching... The feel was clear and consistent, the rebound was crisp and powerful, and even when the volume button was pushed to the top, there was no more of that subtle noise.
He pushed open the protective cover of the USB port, and when it was pushed to the closed position, he could feel a slight "click" sound, indicating that it was locked securely.
He plugged in his headphones and played a few test tracks, the high, mid, and low frequencies clearly defined. He then connected to his computer and transferred a file of several hundred megabytes; the speed was stable.
"Xiaowen, take another careful look and see if there are any problems." Lin Feng looked at Lin Xiaowen.
Lin Xiaowen held another prototype in her hand, her expression as serious as ever.
She first checked the buttons and interfaces like Lin Feng did, then carefully ran her fingers over every curved surface of the machine body, examined the coating from various angles against the light, and even shook the machine body forcefully but carefully, listening for any unusual noises.
She repeatedly pushed and pulled the USB protective cover more than ten times to test its smoothness and whether the lock was durable.
"Appearance... this time it's truly flawless, the color is perfect, and it's very smooth." Lin Xiaowen looked up at Boss Chen and the several tense engineers. Then, she looked at Lin Feng and nodded affirmatively.
The tense atmosphere in the meeting room noticeably eased after those words.
Mr. Chen wiped the sweat from his brow, a relieved smile spreading across his face. The engineers also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Boss Chen, everyone, thank you for your hard work." Lin Feng put down the prototype and smiled. "We approve of this version. We can proceed with mass production preparations based on this standard."
"Don't worry, Mr. Lin, we will definitely follow this standard strictly!" Boss Chen immediately assured him, and then gestured to the production supervisor next to him to take out the draft contract that had been prepared in advance.
"Please see the specific details of mass production and the orders..."
In the following period, both parties held final consultations on details such as the quantity of the first order, delivery cycle, unit price, payment method, and quality inspection standards.
Lin Feng was uncompromising on key clauses, especially regarding the proportion of quality spot checks, the handling of defective products, and the attribution of responsibility, which were stipulated very clearly.
Although Boss Chen felt some of the terms were harsh, seeing Lin Feng's resolute attitude, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed.
After all, this order is quite large, and if it is successful, it will also improve the technology and reputation of his factory.
The contract terms were basically finalized, awaiting only the seals of both parties. Lin Feng then looked at Lin Xiaowen, who had been quietly listening to the negotiations.
"Boss Chen, there's something else I need your support on." Lin Feng said.
"Mr. Lin, you said it, as long as it can be done, I will do it without hesitation," Boss Chen patted his chest.
"This batch of goods is a crucial battle for our 'Fengchi Digital' after its transformation, and there can be no mistakes in quality. However, I am in Chengdu and cannot supervise the production line the whole time. Therefore, I would like to ask Xiaowen to serve as our on-site quality inspection representative for Fengchi Digital during the mass production period."
Upon hearing this, not only was Boss Chen stunned, but Lin Xiaowen's eyes widened in surprise as she pointed at herself: "Me? Brother Feng, I... can I do it?"
Wu Wenjie was also somewhat surprised, but he didn't interrupt.
Lin Feng looked at her and gave her confidence: "Last time you were able to find such a subtle color difference and also detect the potential problem of the protective cover being loose. That's enough."
Your job is to represent me and Fengchi Digital Studio, and from the perspective of the end user, to randomly inspect the finished products coming off the production line. Use your eyes to look, your hands to touch, your hands to test, and your hands to find fault.
If you find anything amiss, even something as simple as a slightly different button feel or a mismatched color, you have the right to request a production line halt or to isolate that batch of products until the problem is identified and resolved.
He paused for a moment, then continued, "I will give you a detailed checklist and standards, but the most crucial standard is your intuitive feeling as an ordinary consumer when you receive the product. I trust your attentiveness and diligence."
Lin Xiaowen's heart began to race uncontrollably. She hadn't expected Lin Feng to entrust her with such an important task.
This is both a trust and a heavy responsibility.
Lin Xiaowen felt a little uneasy.
"As for compensation," Lin Feng turned to Boss Chen, "Xiaowen's salary and necessary expenses during her stay at the factory will be paid separately by Fengchi Digital, without taking up any of your factory's funds."
Of course, Mr. Chen also needs to provide Xiaowen with a convenient office and inspection environment, and assign an engineer to assist her with her work and answer some technical questions.
Mr. Chen quickly replied, "No problem at all! We'd be delighted if Miss Lin could come and help us with the quality control! The factory will definitely cooperate, absolutely cooperate!"
He was more than happy that Lin Feng would send someone to keep an eye on things; if any quality issues arose, having someone from Lin Feng's side there would make communication much easier.
The matter was settled.
Lin Feng discussed the compensation with Lin Xiaowen privately; the salary was more than double what she earned working in the electronics factory.
Looking into Lin Feng's eyes, Lin Xiaowen was overjoyed by his trust.
She took a deep breath and accepted the task: "Brother Feng, I'll make sure to keep a close eye on things and not let them cut corners!"
It was already afternoon when I left Xinfeng Factory.
With the mission successfully completed, Lin Feng felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders.