The Manufacturer’s Post

“Young people are interested in progression and understanding where their careers can head to”. Hear from Lydia Amarquaye CEng MIMechE on how engineering and maintenance companies can attract and retain young people. For more insights, download the 2024 Maintenance Engineering Report, written in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), via the link in the comments ⬇️ #Engineering #SkillsShortage #2024MaintenanceEngineeringReport

Mechanical Joint Integrity: The state of the Nation Building on the success of the IMechE bolted joint seminar in Newcastle earlier this year (Bolted Joints – End to End Lifecycle), I recently hosted an online technical webinar on behalf of IMechE Process Industries Division. This webinar addressed the pressing issues of competency and compliance facing the UK's process industries. The event attracted participants from diverse sectors, including asset owners, training providers, OEMs, government bodies, mechanical contractor companies, academia, and various institutions. While addressing the mechanical skills gap, a significant paradox emerged: Despite strict regulation at COMAH sites, accessible industry standards and guidelines for mechanical joint integrity, and recognised competency-based training courses, non-conformances and defects in bolted joint assemblies persist. During the webinar, I presented statistics, data, and photographic evidence to examine these issues and discuss the 'route to competence.' The skills gap and labour shortage remain critical challenges across all our industry sectors. Following the webinar, we've received overwhelmingly positive feedback and support, affirming this will be the first of many webinars on this crucial, yet often overlooked topic. For those who missed it, the full recorded webinar is available on the Institution of Mechanical Engineers YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e-ryqHSv I'm very excited to continue this important discussion in future webinars and I'm looking forward to a more wide reaching collaborative approach in addressing the issues from all areas of our industry. #webinar #learning #sharing #data #collaboration #jointintegrity #skillsgap #competency #regulatorycompliance #industry #guidelines #bestpractice #chemicalindustry #petrochemicalindustry #oilandgasindustry #nuclearindustry #processindustries #attitude #culture #humanfactors #compliance #mechanical #engineering #craft #craftsperson #tradesperson #engineers #bulkstorage #storageterminals #comah #seveso #bhopal #lopc #badpractice #statistics #energyinstitute #icheme #imeche

'Engineering skills shortages lie at the heart of challenges facing the industrial sphere' A new report by RS and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has underlined the importance of investing in people, as much as equipment and technology. Discover more insights here: https://lnkd.in/g_jynPEp #UKmfg

Communication is key, for both the document message and how you give feedback.

Maximising efficiency is a key goal in practically every engineering project. The same approach should also be taken when reviewing technical documents. Discover insightful tips on how engineers can communicate clearly and recognise the positives in technical documentation, courtesy of IMechE trainer Jean Billingsley Read more: https://bit.ly/4bqf4z0 #Engineering #DocumentReview #Efficiency #Communication #IMechE Institution of Mechanical Engineers

RS has recently released its 2024 Maintenance Engineering Report in conjunction with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). This is based on survey findings that aimed to uncover the challenges facing the profession and its priorities. The Manufacturer Editor, Joe Bush, caught up with one of the report’s key contributors, Richard Jeffers, Solutions and Technical Director, RS UK & I, to find out more. #UKMfg #manufacturing #maintenance #engineering https://lnkd.in/e7YvXQxd

As we approach 2025, the findings from the RS Group plc 2024 Maintenance Engineering Report provide valuable insight into the challenges facing the manufacturing sector: ◽ Over 40% of manufacturers still rely on 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔, despite the proven benefits of preventative approaches. ◽ The adoption of CMMS technologies 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒘, even as maintenance data becomes critical to operational success. ◽ 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 continue to hinder organisations from embedding proactive maintenance strategies. 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: To achieve reliability and resilience in maintenance engineering, we recommend structured approaches such as 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 and 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐓𝐏𝐌). These methods help organisations move beyond reactive maintenance, enabling them to address root causes and deliver sustainable, measurable outcomes. However, despite our perspective on this, the question remains: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆? We welcome you to share your perspectives, propose alternative approaches, or even challenge our recommendations. Your insights and ideas are invaluable in shaping the dialogue around these critical topics. #MaintenanceEngineering #ManufacturingStrategy #ProactiveMaintenance #OperationalExcellence #EngineeringLeadership #IndustryInsights #TotalProductiveMaintenance #FutureOfManufacturing #PreventativeMaintenance

Western Region Newsletter - September 2024 Welcome to September’s edition of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Western Regional Monthly Newsletter! providing you with an overview of the upcoming events throughout the region, along with the latest news and updates! If you’re within the Western Region, be sure to enable local news emails in your mailing prefences to receive notice of upcoming events. Go to your IMechE account - ‘my profile’ - ‘mailing preferences’ and toggle ‘Events and updates from your local networks’. #IMechE

Heeeyyy, YCEMees!🥳🫶🏾 This week on the 'So You want to Be an Engineer' series, we take a look at Mechanical Engineering. You will find in the information displayed the interests, subjects, and some subdisciplines found in the mechanical engineering field. You know we are also here to make your journey into and in the engineering field easier by helping you make informed choices as you navigate the field!⏩⏫⏬⏪ So here are some basic things to help you decide if this is indeed the field you want to pursue! We hope these tips help you on your journey!💫❤️ Let us know your thoughts about this field in the comments !👇🏾 #YCEM #SoYouWanttoBeanEngineer #ycemseries #womeninengineering #girlsinengineering #empoweringyouintoengineering #informedchoices #engineeringcareers #STEM #YourChoiceInEngineeringMatters

Meet Jen Yang from BCA's Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Group, as he shares how his team ensures the safety of lifts and escalators across Singapore. Curious about how advanced technology is revolutionising the industry? Watch the video to discover innovative solutions that boost productivity and initiatives designed to help lift owners manage maintenance more effectively! #BCA #BuildSG #LiftandEsclatorSafety #BCAInsider #RemoteMonitoringandDiagnostics