We developed and implemented a facilitated survey (interview) combining engineering domain expertise and sociological research methods, both quantitative and qualitative. The interview included sections encompassing product planning, requirements, modeling, concept generation and selection, complexity, prototyping, manufacturing, and more. The final interview contained approximately 170 questions, lasted between 45 minutes and two hours, and the majority were conducted in person. Over 80% of the interviews (45) were recorded for transcription and an online survey form was filled out by the interviewer in real time.