MECHANICAL ENGINEER JOB

Mechanical engineers use engineering principles to provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. They work on a project from design stage to final commissioning of the new system. Mechanical engineering is thought to be one of the most diverse engineering disciplines with opportunities available in a wide range of industries.

Employment opportunities for mechanical engineers can be found in all aspects of industry ranging from manufacturing to construction. In the construction industry mechanical engineering skills are required for transportation, boiler, cooling, air conditioning systems and plant designs. Mechanical engineers work on a project from the initial brief, through the design and development stage, to the testing of one or more prototypes, right through to final manufacture and implementation.

Projects 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. Typical work activities include: designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and throughput, 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, managing projects using engineering principles and techniques, planning and designing new production processes, producing details of specifications and outline designs, using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modelling and computer-aided design, working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering specialism, monitoring and commissioning plant and systems.