S5E40 Tony Dietz | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 4
S5E40 Tony Dietz | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 4  
Podcast: Being an Engineer
Published On: Fri Oct 04 2024
Description: Send us Fan MailIn the fourth episode of How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, host Aaron Moncur interviews Tony Dietz. . Tony emphasized the importance of clear communication, focusing on objectives, deadlines, and effort levels. Dietz shared examples from his diverse background, including a NASA wind tunnel project and a cost-effective earplug test using a $7 heating pad. He highlighted the value of field interaction with customers and using simple tools like Lego for prototyping. Dietz also stressed the need for daily team meetings to maintain focus and address roadblocks. He warned against rushing critical tasks without proper analysis, citing a failed superconducting cable test as an example.Main Topics Covered:Communication and Bottlenecks in Engineering ProjectsIgnoring the Customer and Tools for FailureCreating Psychologically Safe EnvironmentsCross-Disciplinary Communication and DocumentationIntroducing New Technologies and ToolsUnconventional Approaches and Field InteractionLessons from Failed Attempts to Accelerate EngineeringKey Factors in Accelerating EngineeringAbout the guest: Tony Dietz is the President of Paxauris, where he leads the development of innovative hearing protection products. With over 30 years of experience, he previously worked at Creare, leading R&D projects in advanced airdrop technology and cryogenic systems, and at NASA Ames as a Senior Research Scientist. Earlier, he served as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. Tony holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Sydney.Links:Tony Dietz - LinkedIn Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment like cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us at www.teampipeline.usWatch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus