Remanufacturing engineer
Restore used or broken products to their original condition.
About the job
What it's like
As a remanufacturing engineer, you'll play a key role in giving used products a new lease of life. This job is all about restoring components and systems so they work as well as new, helping to reduce waste and save resources.
You'll focus on analysing, rebuilding and testing used parts—often from vehicles, machinery or electronics. It's a rewarding job if you enjoy problem-solving and want to see the direct impact of your work on sustainability. You might be stripping down engines, inspecting worn parts or designing new processes to make remanufacturing more efficient.
You could be working in the automotive industry, restoring car parts and systems to their former glory. You could even work in aerospace or with IT equipment. It's an important role in many industries, so your choices are limitless.
Remanufacturing is a fun career if you like to work with your hands and enjoy fixing things.
Your tasks might include:
inspecting used components to assess wear and damage
developing processes to restore parts to original specifications
testing remanufactured products for quality and safety
researching new materials or methods for remanufacturing
documenting procedures and results for compliance
working with suppliers to source replacement parts
Green job
In this job you'll be doing work to help the environment. Find out more about green jobs.
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Here are some useful links to learn more about this career:
Scottish Institute of Remanufacturing — remanufacturing explained
The Engineering Council — education and skills resources
The Institution of Engineers in Scotland (ISE) — for more information on engineering careers
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- innovative
- implementing ideas
- ethical
- designing
- analysing
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Getting in
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Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering
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Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering
You can get a head start in this career by doing a Foundation Apprenticeship in S5 and S6.
You'll get an SCQF level 6 qualification which is the same level as a Higher. You'll also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in a work environment.
Discover what's on offer at your school on Apprenticeships.scot.
You don't always need formal qualifications as some jobs will provide you the training you need. However, many roles will expect you to have a background in engineering.
You can gain the qualifications and experience you need at college, university or through an apprenticeship. Use our course search to find manufacturing and engineering courses.
If you’re 16 or older, a Modern Apprenticeship will let you work and earn while you study for a qualification. After you qualify, you'd be able to study further or move into a role where you can build experience.
Apprenticeships.scot has options where you'll learn general engineering principles and skills. There are also more specialised courses. Here are some you might find helpful:
You could also earn a degree level qualification through a Graduate Apprenticeship. Check out this Engineering: Design and Manufacture course.
Experience or qualifications which show knowledge of the industry will be helpful. For example, Skills For Work: Engineering or relevant Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).
You might be able to get volunteering experience in an engineering environment. This’ll help you build up the skills, knowledge and experience needed for this career.
Have a look for relevant opportunities on Volunteer.scot.
Knowledge of sustainability and the circular economy is useful. You can learn more about this on our Green Jobs Workforce Academy.
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