Is Engineer job not as fun as it could be?

[TDHooligan]

I feel like there should be more crossplay between mining, engineering, QM, and Mechanics.

Like, more collaboration with Engineers using Mat Sci to manufacture goods for use and sale. A fast way to do that is take the Manufacturers out of QM and let Engineers manage that

QM doesn't fabricate a whole lot of tools themselves, plus it's not an engaging part of the job. QMs are just suited to do it since 90% of their job is in the QM room while engies are often out & about or busy.

i think more unique, open-ended items for them to craft at the nanofab would suit engineer, stuff that needs no mechlab knowledge and just does its things, IE:bear/snare traps, toll gates, wall spikes, earthquake machines, conveyor belts...

it's more effort but the material costs of gimmicks will rise for miners and engineers + mechanics can team up to make more elaborate projects.