Department of Mechanical Engineering, Loughborough University Mechanical engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines and will offer you a wide choice of careers in industry.
Mechanical engineers are at the heart of the design, manufacturing and process industries.
They design and manufacture products ranging from microcomputers to machine tools and work extensively in the aerospace and automotive industries. In carrying out their roles, mechanical engineers work closely with other professionals. They work with civil engineers on large construction projects, like the Channel Tunnel, with electrical engineers on the manufacture of domestic appliances or large electrical machines and with chemical engineers in producing a range of manufactured goods from pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals. To become a successful engineer you must gain a strong technical grounding and demonstrate that you can be an effective manager. If you enjoy science and technology and want to be involved with design, development, manufacture and management then Mechanical Engineering is a good choice for you.