Making Engineers Love Manufacturing, With Andrew Schiller-EP 258

About this episode

Andrew Schiller discusses his unique approach to teaching engineering by integrating industry experience and business principles.

What happens when a mechanical engineering instructor actually comes from industry—not academia? My guest on today’s podcast is Andrew Schiller from Utah Tech , who spent six years at Caterpillar and GE, and studied theology at seminary, before landing in the classroom. He’s teaching students to think like business owners—understanding costs, not just making parts. But more than that, his students aren’t just learning to push buttons, they’re falling in love with creating things that actually matter. ************* Listen on your favorite podcast app using pod.link. .   View the podcast at the bottom of this post or on our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Social and never miss an update! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swarfcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swarfcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/todays-machining-world Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmwswarfblog ************* Link to Graff-Pinkert’s Acquisitions and Sales promotion! ************* Interview Highlights Andrew’s Story Andrew’s path to teaching wasn’t planned. He grew up around his dad’s model-making shop in Chicago, spending countless hours…

People in this episode

Host: Today's Machining World

Guest: Andrew Schiller

Topics covered

• engineering education
• manufacturing
• business mindset
• student engagement
• industry experience

Keywords

• manufacturing
• engineering
• education
• business
• Caterpillar
• GE
• student engagement
• industry experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Utah Tech, Caterpillar, GE

Places: Chicago, Valparaiso University

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