International Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June, is an opportunity to celebrate the women helping to shape the future of engineering, manufacturing and technical innovation.
At Risbridger, we are proud to mark the occasion by sharing the story of Evie, one of our apprentices, whose journey into engineering began at school and has continued through college and into hands-on experience in our workshop.
Evie’s first introduction to engineering came while she was still at school. That early experience sparked an interest strong enough for her to continue studying engineering at college, before taking the next step into an apprenticeship with Risbridger Ltd.
For Evie, one of the most rewarding parts of engineering is the practical nature of the work.
“I enjoy engineering because it is hands-on. You actually get involved with making a part; programming, setting, running and assembling. And to be able to see that part take shape into another part once assembled gives me great satisfaction.”
That sense of seeing something develop from an idea, drawing or programmed process into a finished component is a big part of what makes engineering such a rewarding career. It combines problem-solving, technical skill, accuracy and creativity, while also giving people the opportunity to work directly with real materials, machines and finished products.
At Risbridger, our work involves designing and manufacturing specialised engineering products, including equipment used across industries such as aircraft servicing, petro-chemical, motorsport, automotive and aviation applications. Behind every finished product is a team of people with different skills, experience and ideas, and apprenticeships are an important part of helping the next generation build those skills.
Evie has embraced the opportunity to learn in a working engineering environment and is already looking ahead to the future.
“One day I would like to develop my knowledge and skill set to learn the other machines in the workshop and even one day run my own workshop!”
Her ambition reflects exactly why days like International Women in Engineering Day matter. They help show that engineering is not one single path or one type of person. It is a varied, practical and rewarding career where people can develop valuable skills, build confidence and see the results of their work in a very real way.
Evie’s apprenticeship has given her the opportunity to learn by doing, develop technical knowledge and gain experience that will support her throughout her career.
“I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship and have found the experience a great hands-on way to learn a skill for life.”
This International Women in Engineering Day, we are proud to celebrate Evie’s progress, her enthusiasm for engineering and her ambitions for the future.
We hope her story encourages more young women to consider engineering as a career path and to see the opportunities available in manufacturing, machining, design, production and beyond.
Happy International Women in Engineering Day from everyone at Risbridger.