Industry Job Framework |
Job Descriptions GlossaryDefinitions for some of the skills and qualifications described in the job descriptions. |
Engineering InstitutionsWhen choosing which institution to contact it is best to join one closest to the discipline of engineering you work in. |
Clicking on a job title and code below (e.g. ‘Head of Engineering (E006)’) will open up the full standard job description for that role.
| Job Family | Typical routes to entry | Engineering (ENG)Invents, researches, develops, designs, simulates, controls, builds tests, improves, validates, maintains and project manages structures, machines, devices systems, vehicles materials and processes to required standards of quality, cost, timing, delivery and safety. | |||
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| Sub Family | Research (RES)Blue sky thinking and research into new technology (10 years before development phase). Developing systems and methodologies that will improve the vehicle either for the customer and meet future legislation. |
Design & Development (DES)Designing systems, processes and methodologies, as well as component and vehicle design to enhance the overall performance for the customer and environment. Transforming concepts into prototypes for testing. |
Programmes (PRG)Co-ordinating and controlling projects from concept to post production launch of new and modified components and vehicles, ensuring delivery to timing deadlines, cost and quality. |
Production Engineering (PRE)Defines and works out how the product will be assembled on the production line. Reviews efficiencies and eliminates waste within the manufacturing process. |
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Career Level 6 |
Masters Degree, Degree Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 7, Institute Fellow,Chartered Status |
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Honours Degree, Degree Apprenticeship, HND, Technical Certificate Level 5 NVQ Level 5, NVQ Level 6, Incorporated Status |
Chief Engineer Research |
Chief Engineer Design & Development Chief Stylist |
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Career Level 4 |
Degree / Degree Apprenticeship, Foundation Degree, HNC, Technical Certificate Level 4, Higher Professional Diploma, NVQ Level 4, Techncian Status |
Principal Technical Expert |
Principal Principal Development Engineer (EDESDEV04.2) Principal Technical Principal Stylist |
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Principal Technical Specialist |
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Career Level 3 |
Degree / Degree |
Senior |
Senior Design Engineer Senior Development Senior Technical Senior Stylist Senior Modeller |
Senior |
Senior |
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Research |
Design Engineer Development Engineer Technical Specialist Stylist |
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Production |
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Higher Apprenticeship |
Graduate |
Higher Apprenticeship |
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Higher Apprenticeship Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4) |
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Career Stage 2 |
GCSEs |
Technician – |
Modeller Technician |
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Technician |
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GCSEs |
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School Leaver including 6th Form |
A Levels, |
Apprentice Apprentice |
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Industry Job Framework |
Job Descriptions GlossaryDefinitions for some of the skills and qualifications described in the job descriptions. |
Engineering InstitutionsWhen choosing which institution to contact it is best to join one closest to the discipline of engineering you work in. |
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