An automotive engineer helps construct, adapt and form vehicles either for retail or for motorsport. He or she may specialise in a particular plot e.g. in the development of parts such as the chassis, or may be an expert on electrical technology or aerodynamics or fuel consumption or thermodynamics. They usually work as piece of a multidisciplinary team with members both in the UK and abroad.
Tasks undertaken by an automotive engineer include
o Using technical skills and computer manufacture technology to pick up ways of building unique systems and parts for vehicles, whilst being aware of environmental issues affecting the recent designs
o Creating prototypes and obtain ways of testing original products both using computer software and physically testing them
o Managing and leading projects, including the work of other staff, and overseeing the budget during the production process, and being responsible for all quality control issues
o Attending meetings in order to discuss original technology and steal into sage others' concerns or suggestions
o Keeping up to date with unique processes and technology, and developing current ways of designing and creating change
o Solving engineering problems in all areas of vehicle construction including electrical, thermodynamic, fuselage, and aerodynamics
Automotive engineers in the retail industry are composed primarily based in the Midlands which is where most car manufacturing takes plot. Those working in motorsport may be based in the South East however in what is known as Motorsport Valley, which is where they tend to have their research, earn and production facilities. Other smaller specialist firms are dotted around the UK and it is possible to procure work with one of these.
The hours worked by automotive engineers is usually 9-5 in the retail industry, but will vary for those working in motorsport where weekend and evening work is the norm.
Starting salaries in retail are from £25-£30,000 depending on degree grade and spot of specialisation. Salaries rise with experience, and after four years should be around the £50,000 effect. Salaries for those working in motorsport may be considerably higher. There is the potential for overseas move in both sectors.
Tasks undertaken by an automotive engineer include
o Using technical skills and computer manufacture technology to pick up ways of building unique systems and parts for vehicles, whilst being aware of environmental issues affecting the recent designs
o Creating prototypes and obtain ways of testing original products both using computer software and physically testing them
o Managing and leading projects, including the work of other staff, and overseeing the budget during the production process, and being responsible for all quality control issues
o Attending meetings in order to discuss original technology and steal into sage others' concerns or suggestions
o Keeping up to date with unique processes and technology, and developing current ways of designing and creating change
o Solving engineering problems in all areas of vehicle construction including electrical, thermodynamic, fuselage, and aerodynamics
Automotive engineers in the retail industry are composed primarily based in the Midlands which is where most car manufacturing takes plot. Those working in motorsport may be based in the South East however in what is known as Motorsport Valley, which is where they tend to have their research, earn and production facilities. Other smaller specialist firms are dotted around the UK and it is possible to procure work with one of these.
The hours worked by automotive engineers is usually 9-5 in the retail industry, but will vary for those working in motorsport where weekend and evening work is the norm.
Starting salaries in retail are from £25-£30,000 depending on degree grade and spot of specialisation. Salaries rise with experience, and after four years should be around the £50,000 effect. Salaries for those working in motorsport may be considerably higher. There is the potential for overseas move in both sectors.
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