Mechanical engineers

Mechanical engineers undertake research, design and development, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.

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South West salary

£51,660

Average annual salary

Employed in South West

7,200

▼ 42.4% last 3 years

Courses in South West

Course	College	Type
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - Mechanical	North Devon College
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing: Mechanical Engineering	South Devon College	T Level
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing: Electrical and Electronic Engineering	South Devon College	T Level
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical) (ETT)	North Devon College
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T Level	Exeter College	T Level
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T Level	New College Swindon	T Level
Engineering Technician (Product Design) - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2026 and July 2027)	Yeovil College	Apprenticeship
Engineering Technician (Product Design) - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2027 and July 2028)	Yeovil College	Apprenticeship
T Level - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Level 3	Bath College	T Level
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Electronics) (ETT)	North Devon College
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Electronics	North Devon College
T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair	Wiltshire College	T Level
Engineering: Maintenance, Installation and Repair - Mechanical Engineering T Level	Exeter College	T Level
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering	Exeter College	BTEC
Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control T Level	North Devon College	T Level
T Level Engineering and Manufacturing: Manufacturing, Processing and Control (September 2026 Start)	Yeovil College	T Level
T Level Engineering and Manufacturing: Manufacturing, Processing and Control (September 2027 Start)	Yeovil College	T Level
Engineering: Maintenance, Installation and Repair - Electrical and Electronics T Level	Exeter College	T Level
Engineering Technician (Technical Support) - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2027 and July 2028)	Yeovil College	Apprenticeship
Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship	Exeter College	Higher Education
Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 (Electrical)	Bath College	Apprenticeship
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering	Truro & Penwith College	BTEC
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering	Truro & Penwith College	BTEC
Engineering and Manufacturing T Level	City of Bristol College	T Level
FdSc / HNC Engineering (Manufacturing)	South Devon College	Higher Education
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ)	Exeter College	Higher Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Manufacturing Engineering (HTQ)	Exeter College	Higher Education
Manufacturing Engineering For England HND HTQ (Top-Up)	New College Swindon	Higher Education
Manufacturing Engineering For England HND HTQ (Top-Up)	New College Swindon	Higher Education
Manufacturing Engineering for England HNC HTQ (2 Years)	New College Swindon	Higher Education
Manufacturing Engineering for England HND HTQ (3 Years)	New College Swindon	Higher Education
Product Design and Development Degree Apprenticeship	South Devon College	Apprenticeship
Product Design and Development Degree Apprenticeship	South Devon College	Apprenticeship
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Light Vehicle Mechanical	Exeter College
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Light Vehicle Mechanical	Exeter College
Automotive: Maintenance, Installation and Repair - Light and Electric Vehicles T Level	Exeter College	T Level
Design Engineering	St Brendan's Sixth Form	A Level
Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)	North Devon College	Vocational
Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship (Level 3)	Wiltshire College	Apprenticeship
Engineering Technician Level 3 (Mechatronics Maintenance)	Bath College	Apprenticeship
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) part time	Wiltshire College	Higher Education
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) part time (September 2027 entry)	Wiltshire College	Higher Education
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)	Exeter College	Higher Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) (September 2027 entry)	Wiltshire College	Higher Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering (HTQ)	Exeter College	Higher Education
Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship	South Devon College	Apprenticeship
Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship	South Devon College	Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship	Exeter College	Higher Education
Mechanical Engineering HNC	Bath College	Higher Education
Mechanical Engineering HND	Bath College	Higher Education