“Declan is a competent and professional product and tool designer and is extremely dedicated and hard working. I worked with Declan on numerous technology transfer projects to and from Ireland and in new product design and implementation. Declan led numerous critical projects for the business and was a real asset to the OASIS European Design Team”
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- Mechanical Engineering leader in the consumer electronic manufacturing industry
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How can you debunk common myths about manufacturing engineering?
“Manufacturing Engineering is boring and repetitive” You can work at a company making a single product. Year after year. First impression is that this epitomizes “boring + repetitive“. The engaged engineer or engineering team take a different view. - How can we make the product easier to use? - How can we reduce manufacturing cost? - Let’s do something to appeal to a bigger market. - What can we do to improve yields by 20%? - Can we use more environmentally friendly materials? - let’s set up a second manufacturing facility in a new region. Manufacturing is a dynamic pursuit. If you are not loving and improving, you get left behind Constant moving and improving doesn’t give boredom a chance.
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What do you do if you encounter technical interview questions that stump you?
Interviews aren't about knowing all the right answers. It's a conversation. A friendly game of verbal tennis. The interviewer is trying to determine if you are a good technical and team fit. You are trying to get a feel for company culture and if it's a creative and fun place to work. A conversation. Two way interaction. If you get a question that leaves you speechless then come clean. "That's a great question. I do not know much about X. Can you tell me more about why X is important to you and to this role? " Keep the conversation going. A good interview is more than a question + answer session.
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What do you do if your mentees are struggling to understand their goals and expectations?
It's not what you say It's what's heard Something is unclear? You have to accept responsibility Responsibility for the communication "Hmmm, I missed on detail or delivery or follow up" Action Get back to your mentee Explain the shortfall Communicate the intent in a better way Ask for the message to be communicated back to you Fill in the gaps Reiterate the important bits Decide on a better follow-up plan
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How do you become a head of engineering?
Consistency Ability to create, solve and deliver over many seasons. You develop a rounded reputation through deliver + learn + deliver + learn. Communication Deliver actionable plans to teams, support cross-functional needs and help keep senior managers' heart rate in the yellow. Team building Hiring well and developing teams' skill and scope. Supporting your team through the bumpy spots. Celebrating the wins together.
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Reminder to all customers out there Work with your vendor Don't do this . . . "Hey vendor, you have seven weeks to figure this…
Reminder to all customers out there Work with your vendor Don't do this . . . "Hey vendor, you have seven weeks to figure this…
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For troubleshooting, I find it’s better to approach with an open and relaxed mind Look at things with fresh eyes Try to park any preconceptions…
For troubleshooting, I find it’s better to approach with an open and relaxed mind Look at things with fresh eyes Try to park any preconceptions…
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The team is firing on all cylinders and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. The capabilities our customers have with our specialized cloud compared to…
The team is firing on all cylinders and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. The capabilities our customers have with our specialized cloud compared to…
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When stuff goes wrong with your part It may not be the part Sometimes you have to look elsewhere Let me explain a bit Imagine a stubborn molding…
When stuff goes wrong with your part It may not be the part Sometimes you have to look elsewhere Let me explain a bit Imagine a stubborn molding…
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Follow the material (resin) trail at your vendor Here are questions I use to guide my approach 1. How about we walk through the material…
Follow the material (resin) trail at your vendor Here are questions I use to guide my approach 1. How about we walk through the material…
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You have a mysterious cosmetic issue at a vendor The tool and parts have been good for several weeks Now, you have production risks Where does your…
You have a mysterious cosmetic issue at a vendor The tool and parts have been good for several weeks Now, you have production risks Where does your…
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Check out Kruse Training Making molding approachable and understandable Torsten Kruse Your recent post on Meld vs Weld inspired the attached 😀…
Check out Kruse Training Making molding approachable and understandable Torsten Kruse Your recent post on Meld vs Weld inspired the attached 😀…
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How does the Tooling Engineer mind work? Tooling engineers look at the overall assembly To better understand higher level aspirations The assembly…
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