Being an Engineer

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S1E43 A Joyful Approach to Product Development | Lisa Ho & Andrew Muyanja (Menlo Innovations) Oct 09, 2020

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Andrew and Lisa are Menlonians (team members at Menlo Innovations). They do things different there. And even though they develop software products, the processes they use are supremely applicable to developing hard goods products, as well. Join us as we discuss “the Menlo way” and paired work, kindergarten skills, storycards, and other methods of producing the right product, on budget, and on schedule.

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S1E42 What you can accomplish if you budget one hour a day towards your purpose. #CADModelOfTheDay author, Rob Maldonado, CSWE Oct 09, 2020

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With over 36,000 Instagram followers, Rob Maldonado is the author of #CADModelOfTheDay , an initiative he started over 300 days ago in which he posts one CAD model every single day, without absence. His social media following skyrocketed after his #507Movements animations. Rob discusses tips on being consistent, habit building, confidence, and his trajectory as a mechanical engineer. A must listen for any mechanical design engineer and SolidWorks afficionado.

Rob’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCBn8_PWZwdwzLeu23w8bew

Rob’s Instagram: @virtualflatcad , https://www.instagram.com/virtualflatcad/?hl=en

Rob’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maldonadorobert/

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S1E41 How To Communicate Between Development Groups | Lisa Somogyi Oct 03, 2020

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Lisa started her career working in the construction industry designing the mechanical systems for residential and commercial buildings. A few companies later, and after picking up skills in automation, project management, and electro-mechanical design, she found her way to the design firm Cooper Perkins where she works now as the director of business development.

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S1E40 How To Develop Products for Farmers & the NBA | Kailee Hanratty Oct 02, 2020

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Kailee shares with us several fascinating projects from developing rugged and reliable prosthetics for farmers to more efficient seating for NBA players, as well as test methods and fixtures to ensure the products work as intended. Also hear about what its like to work at Plexus Corp, one of the largest product development and manufacturing companies in the world.

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S1E39 How to Build Trust (& Win New Business) With Your Customers | Jeff Wells Sep 25, 2020

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After working for several years designing airplane components Jeff grew weary of the similar designs we was asked to create over and over, and jumped at the chance to move into a project management role where he was able to interface more closely with customers. His easygoing manner with customers proved valuable, and soon he was being aske to evaluate new projects and develop new business lines altogether. 25 years later Jeff has built a robust career in engineering sales and business development. Joins us as he shares his insights and strategies for developing new business relationships and selling engineering services.

Here is a link to the “Designing Your Life” book Jeff mentioned during the show.

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S1E38 Staying Motivated, Managing Stress & Understanding The Why | Lynne Shwed Sep 18, 2020

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Lynne started her career as a process engineer with W.L. Gore then moved to Edwards Lifesciences as a staff engineer. Over the years her role grew to principal engineer, engineering manager, and finally engineering director overseeing R&D and new product development programs. In between her aerial acrobatics sessions (yes, really) she finds time to mentor young engineers, organize development programs, and contribute to critical design reviews.

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S1E37 Inspiring the Rising Generation of Engineers | Danielle Boyer Sep 18, 2020

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At 19 years old, Danielle has done more to date than most have done in their entire careers. From working as a PCB designer, to founding and leading a STEAM educational organization (The STEAM Connection), and currently double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (oh, and a minor in Physics…no biggie) Danielle exemplifies the engineering-entrepreneurial spirit (with a little help from her Red Bull).

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S1E36 Developing a Culture of Teamwork | Jeff Kolk Sep 11, 2020

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Jeff’s experience working at Prince corporation, an automotive interior company, taught him crucial lessons about the importance of being able to work well with others. He has taken those lessons with him and applied them throughout his career, from motorsports to building custom Porsches to managing a metrology lab. Also, learn about the differences between structured light 3D scanning and CT scanning, and when to use each.

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S1E35 Harley-Davidson, Device Reprocessing, & Keeping a High Level Perspective | Tim Rempfer Sep 04, 2020

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Join our conversation in which Tim shares with us his experience as a machinist fabricating custom Harley-Davidson motor and drive train components, growing up in the Mojave Desert, and reprocessing one-time use medical devices. Tim also shares his wisdom surrounding understanding our businesses and production lines at a high level to avoid the trap of tunnel vision as an engineer.

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S1E34 3D Printing: Plastic, Metal, and Composite | Tuan Tranpham Sep 04, 2020

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Hear Taun’s firsthand account of escaping Vietnam as a refugee at the age of 6, landing in a Malaysian camp, then landing in Denmark where he lived for the next 20+ years. From Denmark Tuan came to the US via Intel during his semiconductor days, then quickly transitioned into the 3D printing space where he has spent the last 18 years of his career becoming an expert in plastic, metal, and composite 3D printing technologies. Tuan currently works for AREVO, where they have developed a 6-axis robotic process for “true” 3D printing of composite materials.

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