Thomas C.
About me
| Thomas C. | |
| Physics | |
| Experimental Physics | |
| Undergraduate | |
| Derwent | |
| 2015 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Graduate Engineer | |
| Tata technologies | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Engineering and manufacturing | |
| Large business (250+ employees) | |
| 2015 | |
| £25000 | |
| £25000 |
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A day in the life of a Graduate Engineer in the United Kingdom
My career goals when I graduated
Get a job. I can't really say much more.
My career history
None
Courses taken since graduation
Design For Six Sigma process optimisation.
How my studies have helped my career
There is nothing specific, but I have been given a better perspective and an alternative approach for problem-solving.
Where I hope to be in 5 years
To move into Studio engineering and focus more on design aspects of product creation
My advice to students considering work
Don't think that a degree like physics, chemistry or biology will limit you in where you want to go. Most employers are looking for an analytical mind, not a specific degree. Apply to what interests you.
My advice about working in my industry
Engineers in general are at a shortage both nationally and worldwide. Engineering is very portable and it is easy to move from one side of engineering to another (eg. Civil Engineering to Aerospace)
Contacting me
Applying for a role at Tatatechnlogies. I am getting involved with setting up a more robust graduate scheme so would be happy to answer any questions.
Discussion on what a job in engineering is like, what I do day-to-day.
What I do
Working within the JLR Exterior design group as a Lead Engineer. basically I am an engineer who designs Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles for future production.
Principal duties included:
• Designing and developing parts from initial concept through to full production.
• Liaising with Styling group and ensuring production capable styling data.
• Producing feasible schedules for both design and manufacture.
• Creating and reporting cost for both the purchasing group and project leaders.
• Leading suppliers to ensure a quality and on time part for both prototype and production.
• Lead engineer for all JLR onsite employees.
• Creating cutting edge design concepts to reduce both weight and cost for future vehicle programs.
Designing and engineering such parts as:
Cosmetic Spoiler
Lower Exterior Claddings
Bonnet
Fenders
Skills I use and how I developed them
In general, I don't feel that there are that many skills that I took directly from my degree.
Communication seems to be the best and most useful skill that I have brought to the role. The 'professional skills' modules helped to develop this through the presentation practices.
What I like most
I get to be creative in ways I didn't think were possible.
I get to use 3D modelling to design future vehicles
I have flexi-hours so can work almost whenever I want
What I like least
Though not specifically about the role, most engineering jobs are based in the Midlands, which is not where I would choose to live.
What surprised me most
How much time is devoted to specific details of a product. More specifically how much work goes into each individual part of a vehicle and why.
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