product design for mechanical engineer

[oohhaa]

i'm just wondering how is the career progression like for a mechanical engineer who specialises in product design? anyone cares to share your experiences?

 

[maryannette]

I did product design for 20 years. I started with simpler products and worked into more complex products, and managing a team of designers. I left product design 2 years ago and work in construction management now.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I did it for five years, but since I was the only engineer, there was no career progression.

 

[oohhaa]

wow mary! that sounds very impressive btw i am only a student now... so can i know what should i try to learn now to prepare myself for such a career?