Salary guide
Automotive Engineer
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The UK automotive industry produces over 1.5 million cars annually
Other names this job is known by
- Vehicle Engineer
- Automotive Designer
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop vehicles and automotive systems
- Test prototypes and analyse performance
- Oversee manufacturing and quality control
- Solve engineering problems
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in automotive or mechanical engineering
- Experience in automotive design or manufacturing
- Proficiency in CAD software
- Project management skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Director
- R&D Specialist
How to get the job
- Study maths, science, or engineering
- Complete a degree in automotive or mechanical engineering
- Apply for graduate schemes or entry-level roles
- Progress with experience and professional registration
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