"That incident resulted in a world fleet inspection for a manufacturing deficiency,.."
Seems like Boeing engineering standards are dropping, too
(probably due to cost-cutting measures... oops sorry... as DC might put it... processes to survive competitive environments).
Boeing have made great airplanes in the past... and probably have saved many a passenger's neck (and maintenance engineer's reputation).
On the other hand, maintenance engineers have (in history) provided feedback to Boeing leading to an improved product. Undertrained and overworked engineers won't have the skills to recognise potential risks or the time to fill out forms every time they see a potential risk (and probably lack the incentive to do so if the company is undervaluing their efforts).