Biggest Challenges Faced By A Manufacturing Engineer At A Medical Device Company
Emma's biggest challenge as a Manufacturing Engineer is the hands-on, in-office nature of the role, requiring constant adaptability: "if something does go awry on the floor, you have to be there to figure out how to fix it," meaning that immediate needs often outweigh other priorities, demanding a quick assessment of "what's most important to the business."
Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Hands-on Experience
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Emma Stramberg
Manufacturing Engineer
Medical Device Company
Cal Poly SLO
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Engineering - Biomedical
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Operations and Project Management
Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. The manufacturing engineering role is very hands-on and requires a physical presence in the office five days a week, unlike some other roles that offer hybrid or virtual options.
2. Adaptability is crucial, as unexpected issues on the production floor can require immediate attention, sometimes forcing the engineer to prioritize urgent tasks over other projects.
3. The role demands a close eye on production processes and a willingness to drop other tasks to address urgent issues to ensure the continuous output of parts, highlighting the importance of understanding business needs and priorities in the manufacturing environment.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
One of the biggest challenges in my current role is that it's very hands-on. It's a position where you're expected to be in the office five days a week.
Many other roles offer a hybrid or virtual option. However, manufacturing engineering isn't really one of those.
If something goes wrong on the floor, you have to be there to figure out how to fix it and troubleshoot. This means you have to be present, sometimes dropping everything else you're working on.
You have to be really adaptable. If you're working on a hot project due later today, but your line isn't running, you must take a step back and think about what's most important to the business. Ultimately, it's about getting those parts out.
So, it definitely involves being adaptable, really involved, and always keeping a close eye on what's going on.
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