Being an Engineer

Aaron Moncur brings nearly 20 years of product development experience to this interview-driven podcast, and his background as both an engineer and entrepreneur shapes the kinds of questions he asks. Moncur holds a master's degree in bioengineering and a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, and he founded Pipeline Design and Engineering, a company that builds custom test fixtures, automation equipment, and cycle test machines for medical device and industrial clients. That hands-on product development work means he speaks the same language as his guests and can push conversations past generalities into the specific technical and career decisions that actually matter. Each episode features an interview with a high-performing engineer -- mechanical engineers, biomedical engineers, aerospace engineers, firmware developers, and engineering managers -- who shares the lessons and turning points that defined their career trajectory. Topics range from technical problem-solving approaches to managing engineering teams, navigating career pivots, building an engineering consultancy, and developing the soft skills that separate good engineers from great ones. The show functions as a central repository of engineering best practices, collected one conversation at a time. Episodes typically run 30 to 45 minutes and new ones release regularly. Moncur is an engaged interviewer who listens carefully and follows up on the details, rather than sticking rigidly to a script. The podcast is sponsored by Pipeline Design and Engineering, and occasional episodes feature technical discussions about custom fixture design and manufacturing processes that give listeners a window into real product development work.