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S2E31 How to Lead Engineers & Engineering Managers – Chris McKenzie

Being an Engineer · 16 Jul 2021 · 48m · Episode 31

What this episode covers

Chris McKenzie, a mechanical engineer with a career in medical devices including roles at Richard Allen Medical and Eli Lilly, discusses leading engineering teams and managing product development. He contrasts early automotive manufacturing with modern medical device rigor, highlighting the transition from 2D drawings to 3D modeling using Pro/ENGINEER and SolidWorks. McKenzie emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, PMP-structured project management, and mentoring engineers through questions like 'What do you think?' to foster engagement and solve complex electromechanical challenges.

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established companies

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Companies
Richard Allen Medical, Eli Lilly, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Tools
Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks
Also
PDX 2026

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