What did you want to be when you were a child growing up? 
I always wanted to be a Maths Teacher, because I knew I loved Maths and, looking back, I probably wasn't aware of any other jobs that involved Maths due to my lack of exposure of what roles there are out there.

What level of education did you study?
Masters - MEng Aerospace Engineering

Did you always see yourself in your current career?
Definitely not. It was not until A-Level results day that I decided I was going to study Aerospace Engineering and had to frantically call up Universities via clearing to get my place. I actually was not aware that Aerospace Engineering was even a course that existed until a few weeks before results day when I was scouring University Prospectuses seeing what Engineering degrees there actually are.

What are your current responsibilities?
I support current projects by taking part in drawing and model creation/modification using the CAD software Catia. I own a metric where I delegate tasks and track progress, reporting out on a weekly basis. I have also been given the opportunity to run my own project based around an issue we were experiencing at Lakeside, where I have held meetings regarding the project, conducted welding trials, sent parts off to be inspected externally and analysed data.

What does the future of your profession look like?
The engineering industry is renown for being male-dominated, however, I believe that the future of the Aerospace Engineering industry looks very exciting and promising. It will be one which includes more female engineers, a transition that is already underway. I believe I will be within the generation of engineers that may see an all-electric and possibly even un-manned commercial aircraft fly. Thanks to the skills and knowledge I have acquired during my time at Eaton I believe myself to be properly equipped for my future career.