What would be a job description that highlights the qualities of a successful engineer in a company
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Explanation:
Job responsibilities vary greatly according to the size and type of employer. However, duties typically include:
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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.
Typical employers of mechanical engineers
engineering, transport, manufacturing, construction and process companies
research and development organisations
consultancies
utilities companies
the Civil Service
the armed forces
government agencies.
Self-employment via consultancy and contract work is possible for individuals with several years' experience.
Jobs are advertised online, by careers services and recruitment agencies, in newspapers and in relevant publications including TARGETjobs Engineering, Automotive Engineer, Computer Weekly, The Engineer, Engineering, Engineering News and their respective websites.
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