Design engineers research and develop new products, equipment and systems or make improvements to existing products. They would usually follow guidelines specified by the client including quality, cost and timescales. You could be working in any of the engineering disciplines including civil, chemical, electrical or mechanical.
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Pay rates vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for newly qualified design engineers in the UK tend to be in the range of £20,000 to £25,000 a year. Experienced engineers can earn up to £40,000 a year. Senior engineers can earn £70,000 a year.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail:
Customer.Services@enginuity.org
Website:
https://enginuity.org/
Twitter:
@Enginuity_Org
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Institution of Engineering and Technology
Tel: 01438 313311
E-mail:
postmaster@theiet.org
Website:
http://www.theiet.org/
Twitter:
@TheIET
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheInstitutionofEngineeringandTechnology
Institution of Engineering Designers
Tel: 01373 822801
Website:
http://www.ied.org.uk/
Twitter:
@InstEngDes