Engineers needed for every link in the supply chain

Many reports continue to call for more qualified engineers to work in the many sectors of the U.K. science and engineering sectors. There is also some evidence that more students are choosing the necessary STEM subjects. However, an article in The Engineer magazine examines the suggestion that it is SMEs in the supply chains to the key sectors that are particularly struggling to find the right people. In the motor industry for example, there are other opportunities as well as working for names such as Jaguar and Landrover. Paul Everitt who heads up the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) comments “Whilst people might want to get into the automotive sector they might not necessarily see some of those supply chain companies as the route they want to go, so that’s a challenge.” For more on the picture of other supply chain options read the full article at http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/analysis/smes-likely-to-see-the-largest-need-for-graduate-recruitment/1014229.article