Implementation of Reducing Machine Downtime on Eco-Automotive Component Products Using the Quality Tools Approach

Awareness of the negative environmental impacts needs to be considered in all aspects of life, including the automotive industry.An eco-filter is not just a filter for automotive vehicles but a progressive step towards environmentally friendly mobility.Environmentally oriented products often face challenges in their production processes, including eco-filters, which have the highest machine failure rates compared to other products in this study.This research demonstrates that quality tools can help analyze and understand the causes of the highest machine downtime during repairs at one of Indonesia's largest automotive component manufacturers.The results show that the highest failure was due to replacing halogen heaters used to melt plastic caps.After analyzing the causes of failures and machine breakdowns, it was found that modifying the machine by installing a TVR to regulate the halogen power according to the ideal specifications is a solution to reduce machine downtime.The study shows that quality tools can be used not only to make improvements to enhance quality or productivity but also to reduce machine downtime, especially to improve machine reliability on eco-friendly products.