Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
It was recommended by the apprenticeship employers I had at the time when I studied a part-time HNC and then a foundation degree, and then the employer I had when I studied my undergraduate degree.
I’d say my classmates. There were a few of us who were part time – we shared ideas and talked through difficult subjects. It was one of my classmates who introduced me to Nifco, and five years after graduating they’re now my employer.
The course was challenging but I did enjoy it. The facilities were great with lots of available laboratory equipment.
My project addressed a pressing need to reduce energy consumption within Teesside Beam Mill, largely to help improve sustainability. It was proposed by my employer as a real problem facing the company and was ultimately implemented following my research.
Yes. It was essential towards helping me reaching the level I have in my career within a short timescale. I get to use the knowledge I’ve learnt in areas including stress analysis, understanding finite element analysis and mechanics of materials. The course wasn’t easy, but was definitely worthwhile.