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Scott Bruneau: A traditional non-traditional engineer
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#49 – Scott Bruneau: A traditional non-traditional engineer
- 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
Merchandise - www.beerswithengineers.shop
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