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The Engineer Q&A: Success stories from women in manufacturing

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While sector diversity is increasing, manufacturing and engineering continue to rank amongst the most male-dominated sectors in the UK.

Only 16.5 per cent of UK engineers are women
Only 16.5 per cent of UK engineers are women - AdobeStock

To highlight this, a 2021 study found that only 16.5 per cent of UK engineers are women. Efforts to increase access for women in engineering have had some success, but visibility and representation remain hugely important in highlighting the viability and excitement of a manufacturing career.

Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on June 23rd, we spoke to three women working in the UK and Romania at cable assemblies manufacturer GTK.

While the experiences, career journey and challenges faced by these women vary, all have found success on their chosen route in the manufacturing sector. We caught up with these successful professionals to provide support and guidance for other women looking to forge their own career in manufacturing.

Meet the team

UK-based team member Arlene has worked for GTK for over five years, while Yasmin – a recent graduate – is just beginning her career in the company’s engineering team. Meanwhile, Simona – part of the company’s Romanian production team – has built a career over more than eight years working at the company.

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