Inside the Industry

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

This sector is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining critical infrastructure and products.

It includes careers in mechanical, electrical, civil, and aerospace engineering, as well as manufacturing and production industries that support global supply chains.

Industry Events & Networking Opportunities

Upcoming Events & Conferences

National Engineering Expo – Showcasing innovations in technology and industrial design.
Manufacturing & Automation Conference – Advances in factory automation and robotics.
Transport & Aerospace Careers Fair – Opportunities in aviation and automotive engineering.
STEM Apprenticeship Fair – Entry-level opportunities in engineering and production.

Career Progression Routes

Entry-Level to Expert Career Journeys

Engineering – Engineering Technician → Design Engineer → Chartered Engineer.
Manufacturing – Production Operative → Quality Control Engineer → Factory Manager.
Transport & Maintenance – Mechanic → Automotive Engineer → Transport Operations Manager.
Aerospace – Aircraft Technician → Aerospace Engineer → Aviation Consultant.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential Skills for Each Sector

Technical Knowledge – Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and digital engineering.
Problem-Solving & Innovation – Key to designing and improving industrial systems.
Safety & Compliance – Ensuring industry and health and safety regulations are met.
Digital & Automation Proficiency – Use of CAD, robotics, and automated systems.

Certifications

Engineering – NVQs, HNC/HND in Engineering, Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Manufacturing – Lean Manufacturing Certifications, Six Sigma Training.
Transport & Maintenance – IMI Motor Industry Qualifications, Aviation Engineering Diplomas.
Aerospace – Aeronautical Engineering Degrees, FAA Certifications.

Helping you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career

Things that affect your choices, for example, skills and experience, money and housing, personal issues such as health, relationships and discrimination.

If you need career advice and support before, during or after you’ve completed your course, our trained advisors can help by providing you with in-depth career information, advice and guidance to make sure you make the right informed choices.