Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
University of Kent
BEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · Canterbury · 27/09/2025
Tariff points: 104/120
New workers start around £24,210. Normal pay is £37,324 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £65,327.
In the past year there were 31,263 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
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Oversees effective implementation of adopted processes, schedules and procedures.
Prepares plan of sequence of operations and completion dates for each phase of production or processing.
Analyses plans, drawings, specifications and safety, quality, accuracy, reliability and contractual requirements.
Prepares work flow charts for individual departments and compiles detailed instructions on processes, work methods and quality and safety standards for workers.
Ensures accuracy of machines, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other manufacturing and testing equipment.
Devises inspection, testing and evaluation methods for bought-in materials, components, semi-finished and finished products.
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Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.