I have to say that of all the engineers who make it through school and into industry, I would be willing to bet that at least 20% of them don't want to do what they went to school for. Those people would fit very well into HR and other support departments.
I work in a manufacturing plant, and...
Back to the question of the Engineering Management degree...
I don't really know much about the Masters programs, but definitely think that would be good for someone who has already been working as an Engineer for some time (in any discipline). I went to the University of Missouri - Rolla, and...
One problem that I know was mentioned when I was first learning about mechanical seals is that they are often not installed correctly. This is due to the fact that the seal manufacturer provides installation instructions that get thrown out by the mechanic as soon as they arrive. One of the...