The numerical content of a mechanical engineering degree opens up a variety of opportunities in the finance and management sectors...
Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here. To find out what jobs would suit you, log in to My Prospects.
Work experience
Employers value pre-entry work experience that relates to the career you want to enter. Some degree courses offer a year in industry, which is valuable as it can provide evidence of skill development and commercial awareness.
If you want to get into engineering and your course does not offer a placement try to secure one yourself during the summer vacation. Many large engineering employers offer opportunities so get in touch with them directly. The work is often hands-on and provides a good insight into the engineering environment. It can also be a good idea to shadow different engineers so you can choose the area you would like to work in.
Work experience for other careers is also useful and provides good networking opportunities. Try to make contacts that may be valuable for future job prospects.
Typical employers
Mechanical engineering deals with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of anything that has moving parts. Because of this, you will find relevant opportunities in a range of sectors, including:
- aerospace;
- automotive;
- construction;
- energy;
- manufacturing;
- medicine;
- railway;
- sport.
Generally speaking, as a mechanical engineer, you will have plenty of opportunities to work abroad if you wish.
You will also have the skills required for careers in business and management, IT, finance and law.
Find information on employers in engineering and manufacturing, energy and utilities and other job sectors.
