#49 – Scott Bruneau: A traditional non-traditional engineer

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•  an engineer is somebody who makes precise guesswork based on unreliable data provided by people with questionable knowledge.


• Studied nuclear engineering in high school. Yes, high school.


• Buuuut, got his engineering degree late in life.


• An early position was in quality – to get to know the parts – because that group knows them best.


• Worked on drill rigs – building and using.


• Buying Delaware metals was a legacy decision, not a financial one.


• AeroGrowth has helped his business grow.


• Ownership will give you humility.


• Quoting production jobs was a big learning curve


• They are very transparent about prices and costs


• Also wants to partner with other shops. Demand is high.


• He’s working a lot of hours: his systems are good but not all the right people yet.


• Needs good machinists, not just operators.


• Interdependent, not co-dependent


• Likes the mental discipline of golf


• Not a fan of Nicholas Cage

Books:

• “Good to Great” Jim Collins


• “The Goal” Eli Goldratt


• “12 Rules for Life” Jordan Peterson


• “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” Steven Covey

Scott’s Company – www.delewaremetals.com

AeroGrowth – www.aerogrowthllc.com

Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com

Hat tip to Joseph McDade for free use of his music "Mirrors".