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S2E24 Working at Apple, Premium Products, & Superior Project Management | Joe Moak

Being an Engineer · 28 May 2021 · 54m · Episode 24

What this episode covers

Joe Moak, founder and chief engineer at Maestro PD, discusses his career at Apple, Sonos, and St. Jude Medical, emphasizing how he applies lessons from high-volume manufacturing to his consultancy. He defines 'premium' products through meticulous attention to customer touchpoints, citing specific engineering details from the first-generation Apple TV as examples of elevated user experience. Moak explains his approach to team building, prioritizing collaborative spirit and engineering fundamentals, while highlighting the critical importance of tolerance analysis and design reviews to prevent assembly failures.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Apple, Sonos, St. Jude Medical, Maestro PD
Products
Sony Handycam, Apple TV, Mac mini, iPad, iMac, AirTags
Tools
Bridgeport, micromill
Also
Cal Poly

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