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Careers in Curriculum

Trust Career Adviser

Part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

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What is Mechanical Engineering?

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What do Mechanical Engineering graduate do?

44% of mechanical engineering graduates employed in the UK are working as engineering professionals 15 months after graduation. Further, IT professionals (6%), science, engineering and production technicians (4%) metal machining, fitting and instrument making trades (3%) are all among the top five most popular roles reported.

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Mechanical Engineering as a Career

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Typical Employers

Mechanical engineering deals with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of anything that has moving parts. Because of this, you'll find relevant opportunities in a range of sectors, including:

aerospace engineering
automotive engineering
construction
energy
manufacturing
medicine
railway engineering
sport.

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Jobs related to a Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Acoustic consultant
Clinical technologist
Corporate investment banker
Land-based engineer
Mining engineer
Patent attorney
Production manager
Technical sales engineer
Water engineer

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£22,000 to £55,000Average UK salary in 2019 was £30,378 (source Office for National Statistics)

35 to 40 a week

You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts

Will increase by 3% in the future

There will be 3% more Mechanical engineering jobs in 2026.

Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer

turning research ideas into technical plans, using computer aided design/modelling (CAD/CAM)
carrying out surveys of mechanical systems and equipment
researching and assessing new products and innovations
presenting design plans and data to managers and clients
producing other technical documents
supporting the contract team when bidding for new work
overseeing maintenance programmes and quality control
managing and leading a project team of technicians, designers and other engineering professionals

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Studying a Mechanical Engineering degree develops skills in:

A mechanical engineering degree is a combination of maths, science, technology, business and management. Courses are designed to ensure graduates are:

able to solve problems using both logic and creative and innovative approaches
numerate and highly computer literate, with excellent analytical skills
able to plan and prioritise, work to deadlines and under pressure
cost/value-conscious and aware of the necessary social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities
capable of careful attention to detail, exercising good judgement and accepting responsibility
able to communicate with others and work in multidisciplinary teams.
Most courses have a strong focus on preparation for professional practice, but they'll provide you with skills that are suitable for a range of careers.

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Why study Mechanical Engineering?