// Unit group · 2144

Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineers conduct research; advise on, design and direct production of machines, aircraft, ships, machinery and industrial plant, equipment and systems; advise on and direct their functioning, maintenance and repair; or study and advise on mechanical aspects of particular materials, products or processes.

2 Professionals / 21 Science and Engineering Professionals / 214 Engineering Professionals (excluding Electrotechnology) / All level 4

// Working conditions

MachineryNoise

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

advising on and designing machinery and tools for manufacturing, mining, construction, agricultural, and other industrial purposes

advising on and designing steam, internal combustion and other non-electric motors and engines used for propulsion of railway locomotives, road vehicles or aircraft, or for driving industrial or other machinery

advising on and designing: hulls, superstructures and propulsion systems of ships; mechanical plant and equipment for the release, control and utilization of energy; heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems, steering gear, pumps and other mechanical equipment

advising on and designing airframes, undercarriages and other equipment for aircraft as well as suspension systems, brakes, vehicle bodies and other components of road vehicles

advising on and designing non-electrical parts of apparatus or products such as word processors, computers, precision instruments, cameras and projectors

establishing control standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and safety of machines, machinery, tools, motors, engines, industrial plant, equipment, or systems

ensuring that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Aeronautical engineer
- Engine designer
- Marine architect
- Marine engineer
- Mechanical engineer

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Ships' engineer - 3151

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