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Introduction

• Foreword from the President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - by Stephen Tetlow
  Today, engineering is an even more exciting, important and challenging career choice. Just look at some of the issues we face. We have to transform ourselves to a low carbon economy, be it in the way we travel, generate electricity, or build our houses. And that’s urgent. Furthermore, we have to

The Profession

• IMechE's vision: improving the world through engineering
  With continuing global depletion of resources and increasing fears about the effects of global warming, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers tells us how the people working in their field will be the ones to offer solutions – and answers the question – why is Mechanical Engineering so

Recent Graduates

• Mechanical Static Engineer – Shell - by Clare Ashton
  Clare Ashton is a Mechanical Static Engineer for Shell. We caught up with her to find out about working offshore and the thrill of seeing ideas become reality. Did you go on a gap year before starting work? What do you think of them? I went travelling for 4-5 months following graduation. I’m
• Graduate Engineer: Aerospace - QinetiQ - by Daniel Anderson
  Daniel explains some of the projects he has been involved with since joining QinetiQ as well as some of perks and benefits of joining a professional institute.
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• Marketing and Information Analyst – NHS - by Radhika Rangaraju
  Radhika Rangaraju graduated in Mechanical Engineering and later specialised in Business and IT. She is now a Marketing and Information Analyst for the[ NHS. What made you decide upon a career in Healthcare? It was the
• Mechanical Engineer - Mott MacDonald - by Tom Cardy
  “Architects want to make outlandish award winning fancy buildings, and building services engineers are in the background making their ambitions come true.” This is how I started to explain my job to friends and family, but that’s not entirely true, there is a bit more to it than that. Due to the
• Manufacturing Sector Engineer – Tata Steel - by Richard Tuxford
  What do you actually do? I’m currently on a placement in Tata Steel's design office (previously known as Corus) as part of my professional development working towards gaining Chartered Engineering status with the IMechE.
• Energy Sector Engineer – Centrica - by Chris Miles
  Chris Miles works for energy company, Centrica. He tells us about the environmental challenges faced by the industry and what it takes for graduates to get ahead. Why did you choose to work in the Energy industry? Despite
• Pharmaceutical Sector Engineer – GlaxoSmithKline - by Mohammed El Said
  A passion for technology led Mohammed to a role at GlaxoSmithKline. He tells us about the excitement of working in a huge team and achieving amazing results that can improve the lives of millions. Why did you decide upon
• Maintenance Manager – AkzoNobel - by Steve Hawes
  Steve Hawes is a Maintenance Manager for AkzoNobel ICI Paints. He tells us about the teamwork involved in making a busy production line work and the importance of becoming professionally qualified. What do AkzoNobel
• Process Engineer – Procter & Gamble - by Paul Edgerley
  Paul Edgerley ensures that the production line at Procter & Gamble runs efficiently and effectively. We discover that keeping an eye on the perfume, pet food and Pringles is no easy task... What do Procter & Gamble do?
• Graduate Trainee - AkzoNobel - by Sarah Rivers
  My name is Sarah Rivers and I graduated in July 2009 with a Masters in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Warwick University. The graduate scheme for engineering graduates at [AkzoNobel is made up of four six
• Graduate Systems Engineer – MBDA Missile Systems - by Matthew Cappell
  Matthew Cappell talks to us about life at MBDA Missile Systems and how the challenge of working with advanced technology makes for a fulfilling and exciting career. Why did you choose a career in engineering? When I was
• Operations Engineer – Petrofac - by Sandy Merson
  So where did it all begin? I studied at Aberdeen University - it’s my hometown and also has a great reputation for engineering. I produced my thesis working for a automotive parts development company in Luxembourg. It was a great experience working abroad and getting to use the French that I had
• Maintenance Engineer – Tata Steel - by Sebastian Roginski
  Why did you choose to work for Tata Steel? I decided to pursue my career with Tata Steel because of its very well structured graduate scheme, which is focused on personal development and very quickly prepares for obtaining a substantial position. I also wanted a challenge and I knew that

Senior Profiles

• Consultancy Senior Engineer – Halcrow - by Charlotte Moranda Matthews
  Moranda Matthews tells us about how she got into engineering and what a typical day for her at Halcrow involves. Alongside my degree I kept myself busy by getting involved in the
• Partner - Chandler Associates - by Diane Davy
  I have always known I wanted to be an engineer, even from a very young age. However, as a young female interested in engineering and technology, the support I received from my school (it was the 1960s after all!) did little to get me off on the right track. Leaving school with a handful of O
• Principal Pipeline Engineer - CB&I - by Keith Winning
  I currently work for [CB&I UK Limited, who design, engineer and construct some of the world’s largest energy infrastructure projects, providing a full spectrum of EPC solutions and proven process technologies. I started working for
• Key Account Manager - ETAS - by David Rogers
  I currently work in a commercial engineering environment as a Key Account Manager for ETAS (a Robert Bosch company). My position is a technical, customer facing role where I am responsible for the sales and business development of tools and services, for the design, testing and validation of
• Technical Administrator - Bombardier Transportation - by Willington Charangwa
  My name is Willington Charangwa and I work as a technical administrator for Bombardier Transportation, a global manufacturing organisation that provides rail solutions, ranging from
• Energy Sector Engineer – UK Atomic Energy Authority - by Sam Davis
  Why did you choose a career in engineering? I have always been interested in making things, and solving problems, which is what engineering is all about. Mechanical engineering is the most general – it covers solids, fluids, materials, design and manufacturing and I wanted to keep my options
• Customisation Account Manager – Airbus - by Borna Vrdoljak
  How did you start in the industry? During my university studies, I was inspired by the launch of the Airbus A380 programme, soon to become the world’s most spacious and efficient passenger aircraft. When I finished my studies in 1998, I applied for the Airbus Direct Entry Graduate scheme and was
• Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Tube Lines Ltd - by Stephen Turley
  Why did you choose to get into engineering? I always liked fixing up bikes and restoring cars. After completing my GCSEs I started an apprenticeship at a Ford garage and got a HND in Automotive Engineering before backpacking for two years. Returning to London I decided to undertake an engineering

Finding the Right Job

• Psychometric assessments - How to prepare - by John Sponton
  The chances are that, as a candidate, you either have or will come across online or offline psychometric tests as part of your job hunting process. What are psychometric tests? Psychometric tests are standardised exercises which compare the responses from one candidate against lots of other
• Professional membership and its benefits - by Andrew Ramsay
  You’re about to complete your engineering degree and half a dozen employers are interested in you. But you’ve also got a student loan to pay off, so why waste scarce money on joining a club you may never use? Here’s why. You have invested a big chunk of your intellectual development in a subject

The Institute and Qualifications

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers
  They make discoveries, create and develop technologies, design, maintain, repair and operate everything that makes our modern way of life possible and sustainable. Mechanical engineers use their expertise to ensure that the things we use and the processes that create them are innovative, user

Company profiles

 
• Scott Wilson
  Scott Wilson is now part of URS Corporation. URS/Scott Wilson offers an expanded portfolio of professional services, access to increased professional and technical resources and a broader network of offices