How to become a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand

What does a Mechanical Engineer do?

Aerospace engineers develop, test and oversee the manufacture of flight vehicles such as aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. The field of engineering they are active in, can be divided into two branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.

Typical duties

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.

Key skills

Knowledge

Skills

Education requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Career progression

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