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Engineering is about applying scientific knowledge to practical problems. It is an important process in the chemical, food, manufacturing, motor vehicle and aerospace industries.
Today engineering is NOT about working in a dirty, noisy factory.
Most engineers today are highly skilled and work in clean, modern workplaces using high-tec equipment and new technologies.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) are widely used so it is important to have good ICT skills.
Engineering is often an important part of manufacturing (making products). Around 20,000 people in the Humber area work in the engineering & manufacturing industries.
Engineers can work in many different industries including chemicals, food, manufacturing, the motor and aerospace (building aeroplanes) industries.
Engineering and manufacturing are declining industries that employ less people than they did 5 years ago, but many businesses have older workforces, which means there will be a need to recruit younger people over the next 10 years.
Salary info: around £23,000
Salary info: around £10,000
Salary info: around £14,000 for a newly qualified engineer
Salary info: around £10,000 - £16,000
Salary info: starting around £12,000
