2122- MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Job Title: 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

Alternate Titles: 

Aeronautical engineer (professional),Aerospace engineer,Automotive engineer (professional),Marine engineer (professional),Mechanical engineer (professional),

Job Description: 

Mechanical engineers undertake research and design, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, aircraft, vehicle and ships? structures, building services and other mechanical items.

Education: 

Mechanical engineers usually possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4, followed by periods of training and relevant experience.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls;
  • determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture;
  • designs mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles, aeroplanes and other machinery;
  • ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards;
  • organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK