Environment varies according to industry. Working as a member of a team. Some jobs can involve shift work. Jobs are available in most areas Mainly in traditional industrial areas and in newer industrial estates in most areas of the country. Lifestyle implications Involves working within a close team of engineers and other managers and having good personal contacts across the whole organisation.
Relocation can be necessary.
Dress varies with duties. Changes are planned for qualifications needed for chartered engineer. Work placements in industry will confer an advantage. Changes to qualifications are needed for chartered status which may encourage this trend further. But an MSc in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Production or Control Engineering may be advantageous.