Job Description :

Mechanical engineers provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles.

They can work on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installationResponsibilities

Projects that mechanical engineers work on can vary significantly, from researching and developing medical products (such as mechanical hearts), to improving production processes in large oil refineries or designing services within buildings.

Across all sectors, tasks generally include:

- designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability;

- developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines;

- developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs;

- discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers;

- making sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments;managing projects using engineering principles and techniques;

- planning and designing new production processes;

- producing details of specifications and outline designs;

- recommending modifications following prototype test results;

- using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modelling and computer-aided design;

- considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints;

working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering sector;

- monitoring and commissioning plant and systems.

Salary

- Starting salaries for mechanical engineers and for those on graduate training schemes are in the range of 20,000 to 28,000.

- With experience this can increase to between 25,000 and 35,000. At a mid-level for lead or principle engineers salaries are around 35,000 to 50,000.

- When a senior level is reached, such as chief engineer, salaries of 45,000 to 60,000+ can be achieved.

- Salaries vary from company to company and some sectors attract higher salaries, according to demand.

- Income figures are intended as a guide only.

Working hours

Working hours typically include regular extra hours, but not usually weekends or shifts.

Self-employment and freelance work are possible for qualified engineers with a good track record and experience. Short-term contract or consulting work is also possible, often arranged through agencies.

What to expect :

- The work is mainly office-based with regular visits to plants, factories, workshops or building sites. Factory production areas can be noisy.

- Women are currently under-represented within chartered engineering, although there are initiatives in place to try and encourage more women into the industry, such as WISE and Women's Engineering Society (WES).

- Opportunities are usually available in towns and cities that have a strong manufacturing or research base, or in regions where there is a local facility that supports specialist engineering.

- Work is often to deadlines, particularly in consultancy work.

- Dress code can vary from smart for office-based work to a hard hat and overalls when working on site.

- Travel within a working day is frequent. Absence from home overnight and overseas work or travel may be required, depending on the employer and nature of the business.

- There are many opportunities to work abroad, particularly throughout Europe, Asia, the Canada and Australia. It is possible to gain professional recognition in other European countries and chartered engineers can apply for European engineer status (Eur Ing). and final commissioning.

- Most industries rely on a form of mechanical systems and mechanical engineering is thought to be one of the most diverse of all engineering disciplines. Due to this, there are employment opportunities in a wide range of sectors, including:

manufacturing;

power;

construction;

medical.

Mechanical engineers can be involved in the management of people and resources, as well as the development and use of new materials and technologies.

Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter

Industry: Other

Functional Area: Other

Role:Other

Employment Type: Permanent Job, Full Time

Keyskills

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