All careers in engineering, manufacturing and control
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Foundry moulder
Foundry moulders create moulds and castings to make parts and components for use in industry and manufacturing.
Salary: £23,000 to £30,000
Training time: 2 to 3 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Furniture maker
Furniture makers use their craft skills to produce items, including chairs, tables, beds and kitchen cabinets.
Salary: £23,000 to £32,000
Training time: 2 to 3 years
Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment
Garment technologist
Garment technologists check the quality of designs, fabrics and products that are sent to manufacturers for production.
Salary: £23,000 to £35,000
Training time: 2 to 3 years
Glassmaker
Craft glassmakers design and create glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off display pieces.
Salary: Variable
Training time: 3 to 4 years
Manufacturing systems engineer
Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.
Salary: £26,000 to £50,000
Training time: 3 to 5 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Mechanical engineer
Mechanical engineers design, build and install machinery used in industries like power, engineering, transport and manufacturing.
Salary: £28,000 to £60,000
Training time: 3 to 5 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Mechanical engineering technician
Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machinery and parts.
Salary: £27,000 to £47,000
Training time: 3 to 4 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Metrologist
Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.
Salary: £26,000 to £45,000
Training time: 3 to 5 years
Nanotechnologist
Nanotechnologists manipulate molecules and atoms to design and create new materials and devices.
Salary: £27,000 to £55,000
Training time: 5 to 10 years
Non-destructive testing technician
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test the safety of materials and components used in structures, machinery and manufactured goods.
Salary: £28,000 to £50,000
Training time: 2 to 4 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Packaging technologist
Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.
Salary: £23,000 to £40,000
Training time: 2 to 4 years
Paint sprayer
Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.
Salary: £23,000 to £45,000
Training time: 2 to 3 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Pattern cutter
Pattern cutters create templates based on designer drawings, and cut and shape fabrics to make clothing and costume samples.
Salary: £22,000 to £35,000
Training time: 1 to 3 years
Print operator
Print operators produce products like magazines, books, advertising posters, display signs, labels and packaging.
Salary: £25,000 to £33,000
Training time: 2 to 3 years
Production manager (manufacturing)
Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.
Salary: £30,000 to £63,000
Training time: 2 to 5 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Production worker (manufacturing)
Production workers manufacture goods and parts in industries like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, battery technology and engineering.
Salary: £22,000 to £28,000
Training time: 0 to 1 year
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Robotics engineer
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
Salary: £31,000 to £60,000
Training time: 3 to 6 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Digital
Rolling stock engineering technician
Rolling stock engineering technicians service, maintain and repair train engines, carriages and other rail vehicles.
Salary: £30,000 to £45,000
Training time: 3 to 4 years
Found in: Transport and logistics Engineering and manufacturing
Sewing machinist
Sewing machinists follow patterns to create products like clothes, textiles, accessories and soft furnishings.
Salary: £23,000 to £27,000
Training time: 1 to 2 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing
Technical brewer
Technical brewers are in charge of beer and cider making processes, quality control and packaging.
Salary: £24,000 to £35,000
Training time: 1 to 3 years
Found in: Engineering and manufacturing