Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
(Male, Age 41) from Bristol, NY
This is a REAL-LIFE job profile written by a Male aged 41 who works as a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer in Bristol, NY. We have removed all names and personal information in order to protect privacy. This professional kindly spent a bit of their time to complete one of our job profile surveys so that prospective job seekers like you could read their insights. Please excuse any punctuation or grammatical errors in this profile.
At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Senior Mechanical Project Engineer |
|---|---|
| Salary | $65,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Bristol, NY |
| Years Experience | 8 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
25 person outfit manufacturing electronic control panels
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
The only Mechanical Enginner on staff
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, medical & dental insurance & 401k plan
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under-compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Work with customers as well as all others within the company
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
work in an office and like it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 2
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 8
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 4
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 3
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
submitted resume and went for interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
2 interviews. One with engineering manager and one with the owner.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
can’t remember
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
no – they required me to already have the required skills to do the job.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
everything i learned was from on-the-job throughout the years
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
learned everything from on-the-job training.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
no internship
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
have experience in mechanical engineering as well as experience with SolidWorks and AutoCad
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
great social skills and good communication. SolidWorks and AutoCad experience
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Personally, I do not.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
enjoy what you are doing.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
This is a stepping stone. There is never really a landing spot….
What are your current career goals?
To continue working and enjoy what I’m doing.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Nothing
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Senior Mechanical Engineer | 4 years | 55000 | The only Mechanical Engineer on staff for a start-up company |
| Prior Job 2 | Mechanical Engineer | 3 years | 50000 | Mechanical Engineer designing medical testing equipment |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:4
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ask a Question of this Mentor
This mentor has opted to receive questions from people interested in this career or job position. Please be respectful of their time and willingness to help. Include some basic relevant background so they can intelligently answer your question.