Being an Engineer
395 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsThe Being An Engineer podcast is a central repository in which we collect and share industry knowledge & best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We hope that engineers throughout the world will benefit from this content as they connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to their engineering or engineering-adjacent roles. Contact us at [email protected]. Intro and Outro music by John Martell
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Science! The Show
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBRussell, Alex, and Dylan all love science, and they all love comedy. Hence, Science! The Show was born. They’ve been promoting scientific literacy for over three years now through their show, sharing subject matter from dark matter to cognitive psychology. Check out their Facebook page for links to videos on YouTube and other information about their show. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineeri...
S2E21 Science! The Show
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBRussell, Alex, and Dylan all love science, and they all love comedy. Hence, Science! The Show was born. They’ve been promoting scientific literacy for over three years now through their show, sharing subject matter from dark matter to cognitive psychology. Check out their Facebook page for links to videos on YouTube and other information about their show. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineeri...
S2E021 Science! The Show
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBRussell, Alex, and Dylan all love science, and they all love comedy. Hence, Science! The Show was born. They’ve been promoting scientific literacy for over three years now through their show, sharing subject matter from dark matter to cognitive psychology. Check out their Facebook page for links to videos on YouTube and other information about their show. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineeri...
S2E020 Load Cells, Strain Gauges, & Learning Strategies | Robert Fuge
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBRobert grew up thinking he wasn’t any good at math. He would do anything to avoid further exposure to mathematics curriculum from grade school all the way through high school. Then one professor drew a picture, paired it with y=x^2, and changed everything for Robert. In the course of a few weeks he began truly understanding math for the first time, and decided he could, in fact, become an engineer (which, aside from the math, had been the obvious career choice for him ever since he was young...
Load Cells, Strain Gauges, & Learning Strategies – Robert Fuge
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBRobert grew up thinking he wasn’t any good at math. He would do anything to avoid further exposure to mathematics curriculum from grade school all the way through high school. Then one professor drew a picture, paired it with y=x^2, and changed everything for Robert. In the course of a few weeks he began truly understanding math for the first time, and decided he could, in fact, become an engineer (which, aside from the math, had been the obvious career choice for him ever since he was young...
S2E20 Load Cells, Strain Gauges, & Learning Strategies | Robert Fuge
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBRobert grew up thinking he wasn’t any good at math. He would do anything to avoid further exposure to mathematics curriculum from grade school all the way through high school. Then one professor drew a picture, paired it with y=x^2, and changed everything for Robert. In the course of a few weeks he began truly understanding math for the first time, and decided he could, in fact, become an engineer (which, aside from the math, had been the obvious career choice for him ever since he was young...
S2E019 Prioritizing time for family, personal projects, & CAD/design strategies | James Drachenberg
April 24, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBI first found James on his personal website and immediately realized this is an engineer who truly loves design. Why else would one spend the countless hours of personal time required to design one’s own, teenage mutant ninja turtle action figures, GameBoy cartridge cases, and, of course, the infamous Robo kitty. A few years ago I invited James to lunch and we’ve kept in touch ever since. James shares some great tips for design, and how to get noticed in this episode of the BAE podcast. ...
S2E19 Prioritizing time for family, personal projects, & CAD/design strategies | James Drachenberg
April 24, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBI first found James on his personal website and immediately realized this is an engineer who truly loves design. Why else would one spend the countless hours of personal time required to design one’s own, teenage mutant ninja turtle action figures, GameBoy cartridge cases, and, of course, the infamous Robo kitty. A few years ago I invited James to lunch and we’ve kept in touch ever since. James shares some great tips for design, and how to get noticed in this episode of the BAE podcast. ...
Prioritizing time for family, personal projects, & CAD/design strategies – James Drachenberg
April 24, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBI first found James on his personal website and immediately realized this is an engineer who truly loves design. Why else would one spend the countless hours of personal time required to design one’s own, teenage mutant ninja turtle action figures, GameBoy cartridge cases, and, of course, the infamous Robo kitty. A few years ago I invited James to lunch and we’ve kept in touch ever since. James shares some great tips for design, and how to get noticed in this episode of the BAE podcast. ...
Side Hustles, Asking Dumb Questions, & Not Compromising Your Values – Nate Post
April 16, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBNate has a disarming way about him. You’ll hear it in the interview. It’s a big part of why he has been able to create such a safe environment for his team to operate in, both from a physical standpoint as well as a psychological standpoint. From his role as a new product introduction manager to his side hustle handmaking artisanal cutlery at Blue Collar Blades, the care and attention he gives to his activities is inspirational and exemplary of what a genuine leader should be. The Being An...
S2E18 Side Hustles, Asking Dumb Questions, & Not Compromising Your Values | Nate Post
April 16, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBNate has a disarming way about him. You’ll hear it in the interview. It’s a big part of why he has been able to create such a safe environment for his team to operate in, both from a physical standpoint as well as a psychological standpoint. From his role as a new product introduction manager to his side hustle handmaking artisanal cutlery at Blue Collar Blades, the care and attention he gives to his activities is inspirational and exemplary of what a genuine leader should be. The Being An...
S2E018 Side Hustles, Asking Dumb Questions, & Not Compromising Your Values | Nate Post
April 16, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBNate has a disarming way about him. You’ll hear it in the interview. It’s a big part of why he has been able to create such a safe environment for his team to operate in, both from a physical standpoint as well as a psychological standpoint. From his role as a new product introduction manager to his side hustle handmaking artisanal cutlery at Blue Collar Blades, the care and attention he gives to his activities is inspirational and exemplary of what a genuine leader should be. The Being An...
Earthquake Engineering, Honesty, and The Most Important Things for Engineers To Learn – Guna Selvaduray
April 09, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBGuna has worked in academia for over 30 years. Though not always a popular topic within the academic community, Guna has pushed for curriculum that includes more relevant learning objectives, often drawing from feedback from professionals working in industry for inspiration. Having worked in industry himself before beginning his academic career, Guna understands the importance for engineering students not only of learning the technical skills, but also laying a sturdy foundation of soft skil...
S2E017 Earthquake Engineering, Honesty, and The Most Important Things for Engineers To Learn | Guna Selvaduray
April 09, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBGuna has worked in academia for over 30 years. Though not always a popular topic within the academic community, Guna has pushed for curriculum that includes more relevant learning objectives, often drawing from feedback from professionals working in industry for inspiration. Having worked in industry himself before beginning his academic career, Guna understands the importance for engineering students not only of learning the technical skills, but also laying a sturdy foundation of soft skil...
S2E17 Earthquake Engineering, Honesty, and The Most Important Things for Engineers To Learn | Guna Selvaduray
April 09, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBGuna has worked in academia for over 30 years. Though not always a popular topic within the academic community, Guna has pushed for curriculum that includes more relevant learning objectives, often drawing from feedback from professionals working in industry for inspiration. Having worked in industry himself before beginning his academic career, Guna understands the importance for engineering students not only of learning the technical skills, but also laying a sturdy foundation of soft skil...
S2E016 Deep Space Exploration, Earth-Like Planet Discoveries, & The Search for Life | Tracy Drain
April 02, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBTracy is a Flight Systems Engineer working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Over her 20-year career, she has helped to develop, test and operate a variety of robotic spacecraft to explore our Solar System. A life-long learner herself, she loves encouraging people of all ages to nurture their curiosity and explore the wonders that are all around us every day. Update - Tracy asked me to include this quick correction to the podcast: you can see the lines and darkened areas on Europa clippe...
S2E16 Deep Space Exploration, Earth-Like Planet Discoveries, & The Search for Life | Tracy Drain
April 02, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBTracy is a Flight Systems Engineer working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Over her 20-year career, she has helped to develop, test and operate a variety of robotic spacecraft to explore our Solar System. A life-long learner herself, she loves encouraging people of all ages to nurture their curiosity and explore the wonders that are all around us every day. Update - Tracy asked me to include this quick correction to the podcast: you can see the lines and darkened areas on Europa clippe...
Deep Space Exploration, Earth-Like Planet Discoveries, & The Search for Life – Tracy Drain
April 02, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBTracy is a Flight Systems Engineer working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Over her 20-year career, she has helped to develop, test and operate a variety of robotic spacecraft to explore our Solar System. A life-long learner herself, she loves encouraging people of all ages to nurture their curiosity and explore the wonders that are all around us every day. Update - Tracy asked me to include this quick correction to the podcast: you can see the lines and darkened areas on Europa clippe...
S2E15 Breaking Problems Down Into Actionable Pieces, & How to Develop Good Habits | Kehinde (I.T.) Majolagbe
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBI.T. grew up in Nigeria solving problems such as having to plan for getting water, and only having access to electricity during certain times of the day. Coupled with a rigorous educational system, it’s no wonder this environment helped him become the insightful problem solver (engineer) we hear from on this episode. From fixing broken fuses in TVs to qualifying process performance, his methodical approach to solving problems is one our entire community can learn from. The Being An Enginee...
S2E015 Breaking Problems Down Into Actionable Pieces, & How to Develop Good Habits | Kehinde (I.T.) Majolagbe
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBI.T. grew up in Nigeria solving problems such as having to plan for getting water, and only having access to electricity during certain times of the day. Coupled with a rigorous educational system, it’s no wonder this environment helped him become the insightful problem solver (engineer) we hear from on this episode. From fixing broken fuses in TVs to qualifying process performance, his methodical approach to solving problems is one our entire community can learn from. The Being An Enginee...
Breaking Problems Down Into Actionable Pieces, & How to Develop Good Habits – Kehinde (I.T.) Majolagbe
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBI.T. grew up in Nigeria solving problems such as having to plan for getting water, and only having access to electricity during certain times of the day. Coupled with a rigorous educational system, it’s no wonder this environment helped him become the insightful problem solver (engineer) we hear from on this episode. From fixing broken fuses in TVs to qualifying process performance, his methodical approach to solving problems is one our entire community can learn from. The Being An Enginee...
How Knowing Nothing Can Make You a More Creative Engineer – Phnam Bagley
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBPhnam grew up in France, became an industrial designer, and eventually moved to the United States to pursue her career. She is a designer in the truest sense, having a mastery over topics such as color, material, form, & texture. What makes her so valuable to product & engineering teams, though, is not simply her mastery over these subjects, but her ability to understand the technical side (DFM, packaging, etc) of design as well as the artistic side. Phnam also produces her own podcast calle...
S2E014 How Knowing Nothing Can Make You a More Creative Engineer | Phnam Bagley
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBPhnam grew up in France, became an industrial designer, and eventually moved to the United States to pursue her career. She is a designer in the truest sense, having a mastery over topics such as color, material, form, & texture. What makes her so valuable to product & engineering teams, though, is not simply her mastery over these subjects, but her ability to understand the technical side (DFM, packaging, etc) of design as well as the artistic side. Phnam also produces her own podcast calle...
S2E14 How Knowing Nothing Can Make You a More Creative Engineer | Phnam Bagley
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBPhnam grew up in France, became an industrial designer, and eventually moved to the United States to pursue her career. She is a designer in the truest sense, having a mastery over topics such as color, material, form, & texture. What makes her so valuable to product & engineering teams, though, is not simply her mastery over these subjects, but her ability to understand the technical side (DFM, packaging, etc) of design as well as the artistic side. Phnam also produces her own podcast calle...
S2E14 How Knowing Nothing Can Make You a More Creative Engineer | Phnam Bagley
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBPhnam grew up in France, became an industrial designer, and eventually moved to the United States to pursue her career. She is a designer in the truest sense, having a mastery over topics such as color, material, form, & texture. What makes her so valuable to product & engineering teams, though, is not simply her mastery over these subjects, but her ability to understand the technical side (DFM, packaging, etc) of design as well as the artistic side. Phnam also produces her own podcast calle...
S2E13 Relentless Empathy & Going Deep On Understanding The Problem | Ryan Eder
March 19, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSix months after graduating with his degree in industrial design Ryan Eder entered his senior thesis project, a novel piece of fitness equipment, into the International Design Excellence competition, along with 1700 other entries from 35 countries. And then he won. That begun the journey that has taken him (and his company IncludeHealth) from a beautifully designed piece of hardware into what has become equipment-agnostic software which lowers the barrier for entry into fitness. Hear his ful...
Relentless Empathy & Going Deep On Understanding The Problem – Ryan Eder
March 19, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSix months after graduating with his degree in industrial design Ryan Eder entered his senior thesis project, a novel piece of fitness equipment, into the International Design Excellence competition, along with 1700 other entries from 35 countries. And then he won. That begun the journey that has taken him (and his company IncludeHealth) from a beautifully designed piece of hardware into what has become equipment-agnostic software which lowers the barrier for entry into fitness. Hear his ful...
S2E013 Relentless Empathy & Going Deep On Understanding The Problem | Ryan Eder
March 19, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSix months after graduating with his degree in industrial design Ryan Eder entered his senior thesis project, a novel piece of fitness equipment, into the International Design Excellence competition, along with 1700 other entries from 35 countries. And then he won. That begun the journey that has taken him (and his company IncludeHealth) from a beautifully designed piece of hardware into what has become equipment-agnostic software which lowers the barrier for entry into fitness. Hear his ful...
S2E12 What It’s Like Being A 40 Year Engineering Veteran At The Same Company | Bill Atterbury
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOver his 40 year tenure working at Battelle, Bill has worked on a multitude of different projects, been named on dozens of patents, and developed skills using a wealth of design tools. In the process he has been named inventor of the year (2013) and a Battelle Distinguished Inventor. Join us during our conversation as we discuss what one learns working 40 years at the same company, the importance of process, and how to mentor young engineers. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you ...
S2E012 What It’s Like Being A 40 Year Engineering Veteran At The Same Company | Bill Atterbury
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOver his 40 year tenure working at Battelle, Bill has worked on a multitude of different projects, been named on dozens of patents, and developed skills using a wealth of design tools. In the process he has been named inventor of the year (2013) and a Battelle Distinguished Inventor. Join us during our conversation as we discuss what one learns working 40 years at the same company, the importance of process, and how to mentor young engineers. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you ...
What It’s Like Being A 40 Year Engineering Veteran At The Same Company – Bill Atterbury
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOver his 40 year tenure working at Battelle, Bill has worked on a multitude of different projects, been named on dozens of patents, and developed skills using a wealth of design tools. In the process he has been named inventor of the year (2013) and a Battelle Distinguished Inventor. Join us during our conversation as we discuss what one learns working 40 years at the same company, the importance of process, and how to mentor young engineers. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you ...
Being Open-Minded, Exiting Introvertism, & Being Nice – Liz Zettel
March 07, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBLiz may have ended up an interior designer had it not been for a suggestion from her high school math teacher that she check out engineering, which has ended up being a perfect fit for her personality and innate skills. Join us as we talk about a wide range of subjects from how animal testing lead her to becoming a vegetarian to the most important skills for engineers and many topics in between. Also, check out Liz’s book “Engineer Pants” about engineering from the female perspective. The ...
S2E011 Being Open-Minded, Exiting Introvertism, & Being Nice | Liz Zettel
March 07, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBLiz may have ended up an interior designer had it not been for a suggestion from her high school math teacher that she check out engineering, which has ended up being a perfect fit for her personality and innate skills. Join us as we talk about a wide range of subjects from how animal testing lead her to becoming a vegetarian to the most important skills for engineers and many topics in between. Also, check out Liz’s book “Engineer Pants” about engineering from the female perspective. The ...
S2E11 Being Open-Minded, Exiting Introvertism, & Being Nice | Liz Zettel
March 07, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBLiz may have ended up an interior designer had it not been for a suggestion from her high school math teacher that she check out engineering, which has ended up being a perfect fit for her personality and innate skills. Join us as we talk about a wide range of subjects from how animal testing lead her to becoming a vegetarian to the most important skills for engineers and many topics in between. Also, check out Liz’s book “Engineer Pants” about engineering from the female perspective. The ...
Being Open Minded, Exiting Introvertism, & Being Nice – Liz Zettel
March 05, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBLiz may have ended up an interior designer had it not been for a suggestion from her high school math teacher that she check out engineering, which has ended up being a perfect fit for her personality and innate skills. Join us as we talk about a wide range of subjects from how animal testing lead her to becoming a vegetarian to the most important skills for engineers and many topics in between. Also, check out Liz’s book “Engineer Pants” about engineering from the female perspective. The ...
Working Long, Hard Hours & Finding A Way – Paxson Matthews
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWork/life balance is a big topic these days, and for good reason. We need balance in our lives. However, can this focus sometimes obscure the fact that sometimes we just need to put in the hours and get things done, even if it’s after 5pm? Paxson Matthews demonstrates this ethic especially well as he shares his background with us, including how he coped with and has found solutions to losing his hearing at the age of 19. He then earned an engineering degree, went on to work for a large medic...
S2E10 Working Long, Hard Hours & Finding A Way | Paxson Matthews
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWork/life balance is a big topic these days, and for good reason. We need balance in our lives. However, can this focus sometimes obscure the fact that sometimes we just need to put in the hours and get things done, even if it’s after 5pm? Paxson Matthews demonstrates this ethic especially well as he shares his background with us, including how he coped with and has found solutions to losing his hearing at the age of 19. He then earned an engineering degree, went on to work for a large medic...
S2E09 How To Eliminate Drawings…and Other Tips from A 25 Year SolidWorks Pro | Darin Grosser
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBDarin has been an application engineer supporting SolidWorks users since 1997, and as a result has a plethora of experience and practical tips for using the software. He is also a prolific content creator who has found innovative ways of not only showcasing the value of the software, but how it can be implemented in users personal lives, as well. After his company was acquired by GoEngineer in 2019 he has also developed a deep appreciation for the ways in which GoEngineer has cultivated a wo...
How To Eliminate Drawings…and Other Tips from A 25 Year SolidWorks Pro – Darin Grosser
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBDarin has been an application engineer supporting SolidWorks users since 1997, and as a result has a plethora of experience and practical tips for using the software. He is also a prolific content creator who has found innovative ways of not only showcasing the value of the software, but how it can be implemented in users personal lives, as well. After his company was acquired by GoEngineer in 2019 he has also developed a deep appreciation for the ways in which GoEngineer has cultivated a wo...
S2E08 How to hire engineers, develop curiosity, and “fail fast” | Mike Reo
February 20, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBMike has over 30 years of experience working as an engineer and in technical fields. He has held roles from technician to engineer to CEO and brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share with us on the show. Among the insights he shares in this episode are how to build a successful engineering team, why attitude counts as much as anything else in product development, and the differences between a financially successful product vs a “human” successful product. Learn more about Mike and ho...
How to hire engineers, develop curiosity, and “fail fast” – Mike Reo
February 20, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBMike has over 30 years of experience working as an engineer and in technical fields. He has held roles from technician to engineer to CEO and brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share with us on the show. Among the insights he shares in this episode are how to build a successful engineering team, why attitude counts as much as anything else in product development, and the differences between a financially successful product vs a “human” successful product. Learn more about Mike and ho...
A Coach for Entrepreneurs who Want to Launch Tangible Products to the Marketplace - Callye Keen
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBCallye Keen helps physical product companies grow through strategy, design, and manufacturing in his company, RedBlueCollective (https://www.redbluecollective.com/). Golden nugget #1: Train your eye to see opportunity by starting something. Golden nugget #2: To be the best engineer, work at a machine shop or a manufacturing company for at least a summer. Two books for technical people to read: “Story Brand” by Donald Miller “Expert Secrets” by Russell Brunson Cally’s podcast, “End Hype...
S2E07 A Coach for Entrepreneurs who Want to Launch Tangible Products to the Marketplace | Callye Keen
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBCallye Keen helps physical product companies grow through strategy, design, and manufacturing in his company, RedBlueCollective (https://www.redbluecollective.com/). Golden nugget #1: Train your eye to see opportunity by starting something. Golden nugget #2: To be the best engineer, work at a machine shop or a manufacturing company for at least a summer. Two books for technical people to read: “Story Brand” by Donald Miller “Expert Secrets” by Russell Brunson Cally’s podcast, “End Hype...
How to Find An Engineering Mentor, & the Bay Area’s Best Kept Secret – Barbara Allen
February 12, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBBarbara earned a degree in chemical engineering then learned she found manufacturing and design more interesting than chemicals. Beginning her career supervising a manufacturing team, she quickly learned the importance of humility when working with others, and developed a love for helping those on her team. She continues to develop professionals as she leads her team at Irwin & Associates. Join us in this episode as we hear how she found her dream job, then eventually bought the company, and...
S2E06 How to Find An Engineering Mentor, & the Bay Area’s Best Kept Secret – Barbara Allen
February 12, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBBarbara earned a degree in chemical engineering then learned she found manufacturing and design more interesting than chemicals. Beginning her career supervising a manufacturing team, she quickly learned the importance of humility when working with others, and developed a love for helping those on her team. She continues to develop professionals as she leads her team at Irwin & Associates. Join us in this episode as we hear how she found her dream job, then eventually bought the company, and...
S2E05 Why W.L. Gore is An Amazing Engineering (& People) Company – Elizabeth Mallett
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBElizabeth shares her unique perspective having worked at a “theory X” company prior to her 10+ years at Gore, and contrasts those experiences with the “theory Y” environment that has been intentionally developed at Gore. Learn about how the enterprise’s principles of supporting and building individuals has led to it success, and how these principles and processes can be implemented in other progressive companies looking for ways to improve their culture and performance. The Being An Enginee...
S2E05 Why W.L. Gore is An Amazing Engineering (& People) Company | Elizabeth Mallett
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBElizabeth shares her unique perspective having worked at a “theory X” company prior to her 10+ years at Gore, and contrasts those experiences with the “theory Y” environment that has been intentionally developed at Gore. Learn about how the enterprise’s principles of supporting and building individuals has led to it success, and how these principles and processes can be implemented in other progressive companies looking for ways to improve their culture and performance. The Being An Enginee...
Why W.L. Gore is An Amazing Engineering (& People) Company – Elizabeth Mallett
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBElizabeth shares her unique perspective having worked at a “theory X” company prior to her 10+ years at Gore, and contrasts those experiences with the “theory Y” environment that has been intentionally developed at Gore. Learn about how the enterprise’s principles of supporting and building individuals has led to it success, and how these principles and processes can be implemented in other progressive companies looking for ways to improve their culture and performance. The Being An Enginee...
How To Build A Quality System That Works For You (and not the other way around) – Matt Heidecker
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBMatt shares his deep and valuable experience with us from testing pharmaceutical compounds and understanding the mechanics of the universe on an atomic level through implementing truly practical quality systems that help teams work more productively without weighing them down in paperwork and bureaucracy. Learn more about his work by visiting PSN’s website. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical device engineering tea...
S2E04 How To Build A Quality System That Works For You (and not the other way around) | Matt Heidecker
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBMatt shares his deep and valuable experience with us from testing pharmaceutical compounds and understanding the mechanics of the universe on an atomic level through implementing truly practical quality systems that help teams work more productively without weighing them down in paperwork and bureaucracy. Learn more about his work by visiting PSN’s website. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical device engineering tea...