Professional Background
3. Gather the information below. Use the buddy system for all interviews. No interviews are to be conducted in private
a. Interviewee name: John Vance
b. Interviewee’s specific degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
c. Interviewee’s place of employment: Veridiam, Inc.
d. Interviewee’s email address and/or phone: john1.vance@gmail.com
Professional Interview
· Please describe your engineering field.
- Currently working in the area of manufacturing engineering. The company Veridiam is a contract manufacturer producing special metal products for the nuclear power generation, aerospace, and medical device industries.
· What is your current job title?
- Vice President of Engineering and Quality.
· Please describe your particular job and duties.
- Responsible for product engineering and quality at all four Veridiam manufacturing facilities and a combined staff of twenty six engineers. Performs functions including cost estimating, design for manufacturing capability, developing manufacturing processes, customer interface, sourcing appropriate manufacturing equipment, developing and implementing work procedures, sourcing proper starting materials. Also responsible for quality systems and inspections; insuring that all facilities meet I.S.O. 9001,as9100, I.S.O. 13485.
· What is your average work schedule?
- Works Monday- Friday, from 7am- 6pm
· Starting with high school, describe your educational background chronologically.
- Graduated from Boise High School class of 78'
- Graduated from Naval Academy class 82' with Bachlor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduated 90' University of Boulder MBA
· If you had it to do over, related to your career or education, would you do anything differently?
- No, since engineering provides for many interesting careers and opportunities.
· What advice would you give to me as someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours?
- Look around and find an area that you are very interested and then go for it. Engineering course of study can be challenging at times, but you can stick with it and achieve your goals.
Personal Reflection
5. Reflect on your completed interview and answer the following questions. You may also add additional reflections or thoughts.
a. What surprised you the most about the interview?
b. What was the most important piece of information that you learned form the interview?
c. How has this interview influenced your feelings about your future career?
