Do you have a passion for all things on wheels and a knack for innovation? If so, a career as an automotive engineer could put you on the road to success!

As an automotive engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing, testing and developing the next generation of vehicles. This role involves everything from sleek and efficient cars to powerful trucks and even high-performance racing machines.

You'll make the vehicle more cost-effective and reduce its impact on the environment. You'll make it safer for drivers and passengers and come up with exciting new designs for the way it looks.

Your tasks might include:

• designing and refining vehicle body, chassis and engine systems

• developing electrical and electronic instruments and control systems

• utilising computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed plans

• building and testing prototypes to evaluate performance and safety

• analysing test data to assess the effectiveness of designs

• writing reports on design decisions and test results

As a senior engineer, you'd manage projects, supervise technical teams, write reports and negotiate with clients.

Green job

In this job you could be doing work to help the environment. You could:

• design more fuel-efficient engines

• research and implement lightweight materials to help improve energy efficiency

• develop technologies to reduce vehicle emissions and promote sustainability

Find out more about green jobs.

• Engineering Council - UK regulatory body for the profession and on details of Incorporated and Chartered engineer status

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers - professional engineering institution in the UK

• The Institution of Engineers in Scotland (IES) – for more information on engineering careers