Mechanical engineers produce specifications for, design, develop, manufacture and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.
Job responsibilities
· assessing project requirements
· measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines
· agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
· maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable and efficient
· using computer-aided design/modelling software
· liaising with suppliers
· undertaking relevant research
· producing and implementing designs and test procedures
· presenting designs to managers and clients
· testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products
· writing reports and documentation
· providing technical advice
· analysing and interpreting data
· effective technical skills
· the ability to work under pressure
· problem-solving skills
· creativity
· interpersonal skills
· verbal and written communication skills
· commercial awareness
· teamworking skills.