Being an Engineer
The 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 info@teampipeline.us. Intro and Outro music by John Martell
Episodes
327 episodes
S6E42 Ramzi Marjaba | From Idea to Approval: Persuasion for Engineers
Ramzi Marjaba is a seasoned Solution Engineer and consultant currently with Veeam Software, working remotely from Ottawa since March 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly four years as a Se...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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56:08
Final call to join us at PDX 2025!
This is your final call to join us at PDX 2025 – The Product Development Expo, happening October 21–22 in Phoenix, Arizona. PDX is not your typical conference—it’s a hands-on training experience built specifically for engineers who des...
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S6E41 James Davis | Living in Ukraine for $12/Day to Become An Engineer
James Davis, widely recognized as FluxBench, has built a following by making electronics approachable, fun, and practical. With a mission to “keep the magic smoke inside the components where it belongs,” James is passionate about teachin...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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1:02:55
S6E40 Matt Puchalski | Vision Inspection, Autonomous Vehicles, & Graduating Y Combinator
Matt Puchalski is a roboticist and entrepreneur shaping the future of automation in manufacturing. As the founder and CEO of
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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49:26
S6E39 Sam Holland | Informal Engineering Collective, the Hardware Handbook, & Donut Hole-Der
Sam Holland is a mechanical and product design engineer whose journey threads through influential design labs and breakthrough products—from MakerBot’s pioneering 3D printers to ...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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55:01
S6E38 Wally Waldron | How to Successfully Exit A Manufacturing or Industrial Services Business
Jason “Wally” Waldron is the founder and CEO of Exitology, a company dedicated to helping custom manufacturers, industrial services, and supply chain f...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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52:30
S6E37 Duann Scott | Computational Design & The Best File Format for 3D Printing
Duann Scott is a globally recognized leader in computational design, additive manufacturing, and the emerging intersection of software and fabrication. With a background in industrial design and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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41:01
S6E36 Tessa Axsom | Casting, Metallurgy, & Finishing with Fictiv
Tessa Axsom blends deep mechanical engineering know‑how with the craft of product marketing. Today she serves as Product Marketing Manager – CNC at Fictiv<...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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42:46
S6E35 Spencer Jones | AI for Engineers, Finding Venture Capital, & Accelerating Medtech Development
Spencer Jones began his healthcare career as a registered nurse in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he witnessed firsthand the clinical need that sparked his first device: SafeBreak®...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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57:31
S6E34 John Lembke | Best Practices for Hiring Engineers
Join us for an in-depth conversation with John Lembke, a manufacturing engineering manager with over a decade of experience in factory digitization, lean manufacturing, and ERP integrations. John shares his proven strategies for hiring high-per...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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39:42
S6E33 Bryant Foster | Design for Human Factors & User Experience
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Bryant Foster, a human factors expert who's worked with industry giants like Google to make complex products simpler and safer. With a background in cognitive psychology, Bryant shares insights on desig...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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51:30
S6E32 Josh Zarecky | How To Travel The Country While Working As A Full Time Engineer
In this engaging episode of Being An Engineer, Josh Zarecky shares his unique journey of running an engineering business while traveling across the United States in an RV. He discusses his background in mechanical engineering, the challenges an...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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47:01
S6E31 Camden Shuman | Building a Second Brain, Co-ops, & Tools for Developing Your Network
In this episode, Camden Shuman discusses his experiences as a co-op student at Siemens Healthineers, where he has gained valuable hands-on experience in mechanical design work. He also shares insights about his entrepreneurial venture, "The Eng...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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45:12
S6E30 Jake Whinnery | Resources for Interviewing & Landing Engineering Jobs
Jake shares his engineering journey, insights into technical interviews, and strategies for young engineers to succeed in the hardware industry. He discusses his experiences at companies like Tesla and Relativity Space and how he created Hardwa...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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53:14
S6E29 Joshua Tarbutton | Lessons From the Military Applied to Engineering
Joshua Tarbutton shares his journey from military service to engineering entrepreneurship, discussing how military discipline and leadership principles can transform engineering culture and workplace dynamics.Main Topics:Mili...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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50:33
Last Chance for PDX Discount
Sign up for a free account at https://www.thewave.engineer/ Then, access your 50% discount code for PDX 2025 here:
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S6E28 Paul Vizzio | Engineering Naval Submarines, Pet Products, & Elite Sports Training Machines
In today’s episode, Paul will explore how he scales hardware teams, builds for manufacturability, navigates supply chain complexity, mentors engineers, and embraces community‑driven innovation. Get ready for insights on leadership, prototyping,...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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50:01
Why am I doing PDX?
Sign up for a free account at https://www.thewave.engineer/ Then, access your 50% discount code for PDX 2025 here:
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2:02
What Every Engineer Should Know About Contract Manufacturers
Webinar: What Every Engineer Should Know About Contract ManufacturersRegister here: https://www.the...
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S6E27 Stephen Hinch | Lessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations
Join Aaron Moncur as he interviews Stephen Hinch about his remarkable career in innovation, discussing how companies can foster breakthrough technologies, overcome corporate innovation barriers, and create a culture that supports creative think...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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56:40
S6E26 Katie Karmelek | How You Can Accelerate Med Device Development with Chamfr
In this episode of the Being an Engineer podcast, host Aaron Moncur interviews Katie Karmelek, a mechanical engineer and co-founder of Chamfr. Katie shares her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, discussing her passion for medical dev...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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47:57
PDX – The Product Development Expo
Sign up for a free account at https://www.thewave.engineer/ Then, access your 50% discount code for PDX 2025 here:
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2:04
S6S25 Andy Thompson | Practical Applications of GD&T
In this episode, Andy Thompson discussed his journey from machinist to expert in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). He highlighted the importance of understanding GD&T for effective design, manufacturing, and quality control...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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45:30
S6E24 James Bryant | A Process For Engineers to Succeed at Home & at Work
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 skill...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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43:40
S6E23 Mihir Shah | Buying & Growing a High Performing Machine Shop
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 gro...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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39:05