823 Advizers
Emma
Manufacturing Engineer
Medical Device Company
Cal Poly SLO
N/A
Q1Career path
Internships
Manufacturing Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
1:54
"I wasn't sure, you know, if I really wanted to go the mechanical route, if I wanted to go the electrical route. "
Q2Main responsibilities
Manufacturing Processes
Quality Control
Supply Chain Management
2:03
"because if for some reason we're not able to get product out the door, uh, we do have, you know, patients relying on that product."
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
1:43
"Every day is a new challenge."
Q4Most important skills - role
Problem-Solving
Manufacturing Processes
Communication
1:26
"The main skill that comes to mind is just problem solving. Um, and being able to think very quickly on your feet."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Problem-Solving
Manufacturing
Teamwork
1:07
"it is just in such a fast-paced environment, you get the opportunity to be on the assembly floor, observing where things go, right, observing where things go wrong, observing where things can be improved."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Troubleshooting
1:01
"at the end of the day it's, it's getting those parts out."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Medical Devices
Manufacturing
Engineering
1:16
"at the end of the day, we save lives"
Q8Who thrives in industry
Leadership
Proactive
Problem-Solving
0:45
"those folks who lead by example, um, they maybe do, you know, not only what's on their plate, um, but go above and beyond"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
Regulatory Affairs
1:13
"I wish I would've known how central we are to, like every single change that happens."
Q10Entry-level positions
Entry-Level Positions
Career Paths
Manufacturing Engineering
0:58
"My current position is actually an entry-level position. I got that right after I graduated from Cal Poly."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Problem-Solving
Overcoming Challenges
Resilience
1:19
"Don't be afraid of failure; that's where the most learning comes from."
Q12College ideas for success
Teamwork
Career Exploration
Communication
1:24
"So I'd say definitely, yeah, just don't be afraid to explore what you're passionate in. be afraid to, to test the waters, and just take advantage of all the different resources you have at college."
Q13How identity impacted career
Employee Resource Groups
Leadership
Networking
1:45
"if your workplace offers different employee networks, definitely join one for sure."