Best Aaron Moncur Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 106: Guest Aaron Moncur - If You’re Not Building Energy, You’re Dying at Your Desk 59:40

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Episode 106: Guest Aaron Moncur - If You’re Not Building Energy, You’re Dying at Your Desk Guest: Aaron Moncur, Founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering In this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve sit down with Aaron Moncur—founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering and host of The Being an Engineer podcast—to talk about the car…

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Episode 107: Learn the Game: Systems, Strategy, and the Equity You’re Missing 24:37

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Episode 107: Learn the Game: Systems, Strategy, and the Equity You’re Missing In this no-BS breakdown, Jake and Steve dive deep into what separates high performers from invisible ICs. It's not just about doing the work—it's about building value that compounds over time. From turning templates into leverage, to earning internal loyalty and external …

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S6S25 Andy Thompson | Practical Applications of GD&T 45:30

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Send us a text Andy Thompson, P.E., is a distinguished mechanical and manufacturing engineer with a career spanning more than 20 years. His journey began on the shop floor as a CNC operator, providing him with a foundational understanding of machining and manufacturing processes. Over the years, Andy transitioned into roles that emphasized design, …

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S6E24 James Bryant | A Process For Engineers to Succeed at Home & at Work 43:40

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Send us a text Dr. James Bryant shares his transformative approach to helping engineers achieve professional excellence without sacrificing personal fulfillment. He discusses his unique methodology for balancing work and home life, developing leadership skills, and creating meaningful success. Main Topics: Transitioning from engineering to coaching…

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Episode 105 - You’re Good at Your Job. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough 32:54

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Episode 105: You’re Good at Your Job. Here’s Why That’s Not Enough In this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve go deep on the real career tactics that separate average engineers from top performers. No guests. No fluff. Just two seasoned professionals pulling back the curtain on what actually moves the needle—especially early …

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S6E23 Mihir Shah | Buying & Growing a High Performing Machine Shop 39:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Mihir Shah, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who shares insights from his diverse career spanning Tesla, Inspect AR, and now Tomai Engineering. Mihir discusses his journey through engineering, startup growth, investment strategies, and the importance of first principles thinking. Main Topics: E…

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Episode 104 - Your Habits are the Ceiling on Your Career 36:46

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Episode 104: Your Habits Are the Ceiling on Your Career In this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve revisit one of the most important drivers of long-term success: your habits. Whether you’re trying to move up in your role, communicate more confidently, or just feel better every day—this conversation digs into how your lifesty…

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S6E22 Dean Odell | Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) 38:29

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Send us a text Aaron Moncur sits down with Dean Odell, a distinguished mechanical engineering instructor and YouTube educator, to explore the fascinating world of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). Dean shares his journey from a welder to an engineering instructor, discusses the importance of GD&T in manufacturing, and reveals insights fr…

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Episode 103 - They Don't Need a Hero, They Need a Reply 29:16

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Episode 103: Your Habits Are the Ceiling on Your Career In this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve dive deep into the daily habits that separate high-performing engineers from the rest. Technical skill might get your foot in the door, but it’s your personal systems—your sleep, your diet, your routines, your communication styl…

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S6E21 Ron Higgs | Systems Thinking, People Skills, & Executive Leadership 50:03

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Send us a text Ron Higgs shares insights on transforming engineers into effective executive leaders, drawing from his extensive experience in military aviation, aerospace, and consulting. He discusses the critical skills engineers need to advance into leadership roles, emphasizing people skills, systems thinking, and continuous improvement. Main To…

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Episode 102 - If You Say This at Work, You’re Being Replaced Already 31:45

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***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The commun…

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S6E20 John Martell | Mechanisms, Drones, and Excel Macros 43:49

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he sits down with John Martell, a mechanical engineer with over 14 years of experience in aerospace, medical devices, automation, and geospatial drone services. Discover John's engineering journey, his innovative approach to mechanism design, and how he transitioned from mechanical engineering to data management.…

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Episode 101 - Communication Frameworks For Engineers - Guest Salvatore Manzi 1:00:30

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You do not want to miss this episode with our guest Salvatore Manzi. Expert coach, expert communicator. Hugely valuable insight into the world of communicating your expertise to others in a way that sets you apart and helps you in your career more than any other skill. I guarantee you will walk away with something useful to apply to your every day …

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S6E19 Stuart Grant | MedTech Innovation 50:50

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Send us a text Join host Aaron Moncur as he sits down with Dr. Stuart Grant, a seasoned med tech innovator with over 25 years of experience at industry giants like Johnson & Johnson and DePuy. Dr. Grant shares his journey from design engineering to founding his own consultancy, offering invaluable insights into medical device development, regulator…

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Episode 100 - Engineer Origins, Go Make Yourself An Awesome Story 32:57

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...Let me ask you this. Going through university, did you ever think, "I shouldn't have picked this"? Since it wasn't your natural state to be building Legos, taking things apart, and figuring out how they work, did that thought ever cross your mind? Absolutely. I had my eye on the prize: get the degree and start working in the field. College is an…

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S6E18 Nikolaj Kloch | Public Speaking, Career Changes, & Leading with Value 57:11

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Send us a text Nikolaj Kloch shares his unique journey from aerospace engineering to becoming a leading videographer specializing in content creation for public speakers. He discusses how engineering skills translate into entrepreneurship, content creation, and business development. Main Topics: Transitioning from aerospace engineering to videograp…

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Episode 99 - Conversations For Outcomes, Not "Hard Discussions" 24:53

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...Three weeks? Perfect. I had three and a half. I actually had about two months, because we still had to order the material and wait for delivery. I easily could have said, because I’m a high achiever and didn’t want to upset anyone on the call, "No problem, we’ll get it done next week." But that’s exactly the trap. Avoiding the hard conversation …

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S6E17 Scott Putnam | Invention, Licensing, and Venturing 48:32

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Scott Putnam, an expert in guiding inventors through the complex journey of bringing products to market. Scott shares insights from his 15+ years of experience coaching over 500 inventors, discussing strategies for product development, licensing, and successful commercialization. Main Topics: Challe…

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Episode 98 - What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way 18:00

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...There's this quote that I have been kind of living with this week because I really liked it. And of course it's from Marcus Aurelius, the stoic—you know, that it just is what it is. I love the way they think. But it says: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” And what that means, of course, is that t…

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S6E16 Jake Kennington | Engineer Yourself First, Personal Reflection, & Accepting Change 55:56

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Send us a text Jake Kennington shares his transformative journey from structural engineering to personal development coaching, discussing how engineers can build meaningful lives without sacrificing their careers. He explores the importance of personal growth, embracing change, and developing a strong personal foundation. Main Topics: Transitioning…

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Episode 97 - How To Receive Critical Feedback 9:15

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Even as high performers, we do get critical feedback. Sometimes this feedback can really dig into our egos. And if we aren't careful, it can push us to an emotional response that is going to hurt more than help our situation. Today, I want to quickly cover the do's and don'ts of getting critical feedback. First, let's talk about the don'ts. Don’t r…

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S6E15 Too Tall Toby | CAD Best Practices, Speed Modeling, & Gamification 1:04:26

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Send us a text Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Toby Schnaars, a CAD expert who has revolutionized learning 3D modeling through gamification. With nearly three decades of experience in tech support and training, Toby shares insights on CAD best practices, speed modeling, and his innovative platform that makes learning CAD fun and engaging. Main T…

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S6E14 Russ Aldridge | Robot Cinematography, 16-day Ventilators, & Identifying the REAL problem 48:09

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Send us a text This episode is a re-run from season 1 Russ Aldridge shares his entrepreneurial journey of founding Sisu, a mechanical engineering company that designs innovative robotic solutions. From creating a revolutionary knife-sharpening robot to developing a game-changing cinematography robot arm and rapidly producing ventilators during the …

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Episode 96 - Interview With Bug Meehan - Engineering Growth: From CAD to Clarity 57:18

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...Exactly. And even in emails now, I’ll start off with one bolded sentence that’s basically, “Here’s what this whole thing is about,” and then the rest is detail. Because I don’t expect everybody to read the whole thing. But I want to make sure they get the point... ...It's respect and it's clarity. It shows that you’ve thought through what you’re…

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S6E13 Geoffrey Huber | Bespoke Ladders, Communicating Through Drawing, & Having a Big Customer 45:13

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Send us a text Geoffrey Huber shares his journey from art school to industrial design, discussing his expertise in creating custom access and safety equipment for industries like aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing. He reveals insights into building a successful custom manufacturing business and the importance of hands-on experience in engineeri…

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Episode 95 - How To Become Valuable Quickly - Interview With Edwin Montas - ACE Alumni, Gilbane Building Co 49:31

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...Someone once told me: "You need to be valuable. If you're not valuable, you're not going anywhere." That stuck with me. So I told myself I wanted to be cross-trained. If there’s no work in one area, I should have the skills for another. I told my supervisors, “I’m doing project engineering, but I want to learn superintendent work. And when I did…

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S6E12 Greg Mark | Founding Markforged & Backflip.ai 55:54

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Send us a text In this fascinating episode of Being an Engineer, our host Aaron Moncur sits down with Greg Mark, a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized 3D printing with Markforged and is now transforming design workflows with his AI company, Backflip. Greg shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, technological innovations, and the pow…

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Episode 94 - How To Create Less "Meetings That Could Have Been Emails" 35:42

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...So it was basically the person doing a loop around the office. Meeting time, meeting time, meeting time, meeting time, you, you. And then we'd all get in the thing. It's like, holy shit, okay. And then we would show up in the meeting room, big old table. We're all around it. And then the person would proceed to tell us, why don’t you guys have d…

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S6E11 Jon Lowy | Sleeping 3 Hours Per Day & Additive Manufacturing X.0 1:04:13

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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, Jon Lowy shares his remarkable engineering journey, discussing everything from medical robotics to teaching, entrepreneurship, and his unique perspectives on design, communication, and innovation. Main Topics: Engineering Career Evolution Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Challenges in Additive Manufact…

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Episode 93 - How You Actually Find Fulfillment At Work 27:28

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... So I said, what is the most Googled search: how to find career success? You know, because that's kind of what we like to talk about. And so what do most people search about when they're looking for that? So it says according to available information: "The most common Google search related to finding career success is likely how to find a fulfil…

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S6E10 Clint Biggs | Sales Engineering, Relationships, & Earning Potential 40:24

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Clint Biggs shares his extensive experience in test engineering sales, discussing the critical intersection of technical expertise and customer relationships. With over 30 years in the industry, Clint provides valuable insights into sales engineering, team collaboration, and career development for engineer…

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Episode 92 - There’s a Bigger Picture to Everything—Do You Ever Challenge Your Perspective? 26:26

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...but today? Not normal. I put together a list of quotes from people we listen to, respect, or at least keep an eye on. We’re gonna break them down, figure out what they mean for high performers—not saying we are, but, you know... Yeah, they’re going to be good. All right, let’s start by lifting people up with this one... *************************…

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S6E9 Noah Burk | Asking Good Questions, RCM, & Macros 48:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Aaron Moncur sits down with Noah Burke, a certified SolidWorks professional and mechanical engineer, to explore the nuances of product design, engineering creativity, and the importance of asking the right questions. Noah shares insights from his journey at Pipeline and Colson Group, offering valuable advice for aspi…

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Episode 91 - Exceeding Expectations: Do You Even Know What That Means? 34:19

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....Most people think, “Yeah, I’m an awesome engineer. I get all my stuff done on time. I make the margins I’m supposed to. All the deliverables are complete, etc., etc.” Yeah, five people in my 360 review out of 30 said I had exceptional skills in something. Stuff like that. Exactly. And they’re like, “You know what? I’m awesome. I’m exceeding exp…

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S6E8 Stephen B. Johnson | Embedded Systems, Python, & Personal Engineering Projects 43:59

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Send us a text In this episode, Stephen shares his career journey, from early influences that led him to engineering to his experiences in the Marine Corps and various engineering roles. He discusses the technical challenges he faced, such as working on the Patriot 2 missile at Raytheon and the innovative solutions he implemented. Stephen also talk…

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Episode 90 - Interview w/ Chris Jasinski @ HGA & ACE Mentorship Program Rhode Island 1:00:07

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Chris Jasinski is with HGA (full service architecture, interior design, landscape architecture). He is a business development professional and we get into some great discussion on breaking some mindsets, but more importantly, talking the ACE Mentorship Program. We break it down and give you insights into the program from the perspective of a mentor…

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S6E7 Michael Hadley | A Thirst for Learning: Becoming An Engineer 20 years After Graduating 43:49

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Send us a text *This episode is a re-run In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Michael Hadley, who has a diverse background including involvement in the human development movement and serving as a business manager for Tony Robbins. Michael shares his journey back into engineering 20 years after graduating, the successes and failures he's experie…

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Episode 89 - Not Your Average Goal Setting - This Shit Works 19:11

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Most people track the wrong stuff. Let's start tracking the right stuff, doing more of what matters, and reach those goals without even tracking the output. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and …

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S6E6 John Boezi | Universal Product Development Processes, Focusing on the One, & Consulting 39:44

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Send us a text In this episode, Aaron Moncur speaks with John Boezi about his journey as a product development expert, the importance of documentation in engineering, universal design principles, client relationship challenges, prototyping techniques, and building strong engineering teams. John shares insights from his experience across industries …

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Episode 88 - Interview w/ Dominic Michaud (Engineering Expertise, Personal Growth, Business) 40:34

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In this episode, we sit down with Dominic Michaud ing. M.Sc, the visionary founder of SDM Consultants. Together, we explore his journey—from humble beginnings to achieving technical mastery, and eventually, taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Dominic shares how "learning how humans work" became the cornerstone of his success, allowing him to str…

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S6E5 Keegan Schoch | Pro Tips on Creating an Engineering Consultancy 48:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Keegan Schoch shares his journey into engineering, the importance of soft skills, the origins and philosophy of Poindexter by Design, the tools and technologies they use, strategies for building client relationships, trends in engineering like AI integration, advice for aspiring engineering consultants, and highlight…

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Episode 87 - Break Through With A New Mindset 13:46

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Let's talk a little bit about how our habits are stabbing us in the back and how we will see the way forward much faster by breaking them if they don't serve us. Your great habits could holding you back, especially this one. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engine…

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S6E4 Steve Maxson | Catheters, Heat Shrink Tubing, & Medical Device Extrusion Technology 40:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Steve Maxson shares his insights on the world of medical extrusion technology, including trends, innovations, and the importance of regulatory compliance. He discusses his career journey, the MEDEX podcast, the Medical Processing Panel (MPP) events, and collaborations that are driving advancements in the industry. Ma…

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Episode 86 - Delegation Is Stupid 18:20

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This is a short presentation I gave to the team at work to stir up some thoughts around delegation and challenge those thoughts that don't serve us. This is a solid reminder of the power of delegation and why you should consider it as an excellent tool, but also as a necessary growth lever as well. **************************************************…

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S6E3 Hector Amador | Semiconductors, Microprocessors, & Statistics 51:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Hector Amador shares his expertise in the semiconductor industry, covering topics such as IC packaging, microchip assembly, cost optimization, emerging trends, and leadership in engineering. He provides insights into the technical skills and mindset required for success in the semiconductor field. Main Topics: Unders…

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Episode 85 - Setting Expectations Drives Results 22:03

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A short conversation Steve and I had around setting expectations with suppliers and vendors (but really in any scenario) to help everyone win. ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to …

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S6E2 Derek Pietz | Industrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups 37:45

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Send us a text This episode is a re-run. Derek Pietz shares his journey into engineering, his experiences founding and leading a startup called Lab to Fab, and the challenges and successes he's faced in the automation industry. He discusses the importance of teamwork, communication, and adaptability in engineering. Derek also provides insights into…

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Episode 84 - New Year Dead Zone 14:28

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How do we achieve true work-life balance at the end of the year and propel us into the New Year at the same time? ***************************************************************************************** Let's dive in! The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineer…

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S6E1 Tony Simas | Affecting Change, SaaS, & Communicating in Different Cultures 34:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Tony Simas shares his journey from STEM to business leadership, the challenges he faced in implementing change and reducing data entry by 70%, and his insights on navigating different cultures as a consultant. He discusses strategies for transitioning to a SaaS model, integrating AI and IoT in manufacturing, and prov…

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Episode 83 - Guest Shailvi Wakhlu (Self-Advocacy & Data Driven Careers) 59:43

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In this episode, we are joined by Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned expert in the tech industry with 17 years of experience, now working with teams to increase profits, productivity, and performance. Former executive at Strava, Shailvi delves into the crucial topic of self-advocacy, exploring its significance in the engineering realm. She emphasizes defin…