Careers
Our graduates have a good record of finding employment as engineers and researchers in universities and industry. Opportunities typically exist in integrated design, computer-aided design, materials and process research and its application, engineering management, product development and a wide spectrum of technical activities.
Some of our graduates seek employment outside the industry, and having a postgraduate qualification can open up opportunities in computing, financial services and management.
To find out more about the careers our graduates develop, please review the latest DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) statistics for the following degrees:
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng Honours)
- Mechanical Engineering (MEng Honours)
- Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering (MEng Honours)
The University has a large team of careers advisers who students can drop in to talk to on any weekday. The School of Mechanical & Systems Engineering has its own Careers Advisor called Margaret Barker and students are encouraged to contact her with any career queries.
The Careers Service is one of the largest and best resourced careers services in the UK and the winner of eight prestigious National Careers Awards. The Careers Service offers support in all things career-related to Newcastle University prospective and current students, as well as graduates, for up to 3 years after leaving the University. Newcastle University graduates seeking to develop a business idea may also access our business start-up resources for an indefinite period following graduation.
Current vacancies from companies seeking our graduates
Our students are actively sought by industry and the School is frequently approached by organisations seeking students and graduates for recruitment and placements.
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Unipart Rail (Doncaster) have a number of positions open which could be suitable for Mechanical and Systems Engineering Graduates: Technical Support Engineer, Design Engineer and Auditor. Click on the links for more details. Closing date for applications: 28th June 2013 (interviews to be held week commencing 8th July).
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Mammoet is seeking to appoint a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to work at its Teesside site (but with a requirement to travel both within and outside the UK). No closing date for applications given; details received 7th June 2013.
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Heraeus Quartz is seeking to appoint a Graduate Project Engineer to work at its Wallsend site. Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2013.
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Sabre Rail Services Ltd is offering a gap year placement for a 2nd year student Materials Scientist/Engineer to work at its Blyth site. See www.hsl.gov.uk/careers/current-vacancies.aspx for further details. Closing date for applications: 20th June 2013.
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Tharsus is seeking a Product Design (Manufacturing) Engineer to work at its Blyth site. See Product Design (Mechanical) Engineer for further details. Closing date for applications: 14th June 2013.
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