Mechanical Engineers can work on everything from the individual components of a device, to large scale machinery, complete industrial plants, or a corporate vehicle fleet. Mechanical Engineers are often sought after in almost every industry in some form. General responsibilities tend to include:
* Design and implement products and solutions based on the relevant business field
* Develop and integrate new technology and tools in an efficient way
* Monitor and improve production processes
* Work with subcontractors, customers, manufacturing departments to identify and resolve complex problems
* Manage projects as required
* Design production processes
* Design and implement modifications to prototype products
* Monitor and commission new systems
* Design and develop new designs
* Manage costs for new products, process, and modifications
To be successful as a Mechanical Engineer, the following skills, qualifications, and qualities are useful:
* Degree in a relevant engineering field (agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, for example)
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant or supporting field
* Engineering Council accredited qualifications
* Excellent scientific and technical knowledge
* Teamwork
* Able to work well under pressure
* Organisation and planning skills
* Creative thinking
* Analytical thinking
* Problem-solving
* IT skills (especially computer-aided design)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
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