Walk or Fly with Ian Rush The Automation Nerd

Unleashing the Potential of Automation with Millennial Engineer Ian RushAre you geared up for a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of automation in the manufacturing world? We chat with Ian Rush, a millennial engineer about his journey – from his early days in engineering to navigating the switch to the assembly line, all while dealing with the rise of automation and its impact on the supply chain hustle.We're talking about the importance of staying humble, showing respect, and building solid relationships, even when you're knee-deep in uncharted territory. Ian talks about how he tackled new roles and is able to navigate operators, stakeholders, and managers. All while keeping projects in scope and on time.How is automation affecting manufacturing? Ian breaks it down and how it can make life easier, the skills you need to bring to the table, and the real value that operators bring to the mix. Picture a world where automation kicks out the boring stuff, amps up managerial skills, and shines a spotlight on understanding cycle times for a slick operation.Highlights5:23 - How sometimes your dreams are not what you really want and being ok with letting them go. 6:29 - Don’t let your title stop you from learning from everyone on the team.15:50 - How building rapport can get buy in when things change in a company.20:25 - Automation doesn’t take away jobs but removes the boring and mundane task and allows people to enjoy their work more. Contact your hostSteve Doyle:WebsiteLinkedInEmailBrad Herda:WebsiteLinkedInEmailConnect with Ian:LinkedIn This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy