Engineering
Mechanical Engineering skills assessment
Mechanical engineers design and improve machines, plant and building services. This scorecard covers design, analysis, manufacturing knowledge, testing and project delivery for mechanical teams.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Mechanical Engineering skills you can score
These are the default Mechanical Engineering skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every engineer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Mechanical Design
Produces sound designs that balance function, cost, manufacturability and safety.
CAD Modelling and Drafting
Builds accurate 3D models and drawings using recognised drafting standards.
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Applies heat and fluid principles to design and troubleshooting.
Materials and Failure Analysis
Selects materials correctly and investigates causes of failure.
Finite Element and Simulation
Uses simulation tools appropriately and validates results.
Manufacturing Processes
Understands machining, casting, fabrication and assembly limits on design.
Testing and Validation
Plans and runs tests that prove designs meet requirements.
Maintenance and Reliability Thinking
Designs for inspection, maintenance and long service life.
HVAC and Building Services Basics
Understands plant, ductwork and services integration in buildings.
Project Documentation
Maintains design records, specifications and change logs.
Cross-Discipline Collaboration
Works with electrical, civil and process engineers to resolve interfaces.
Problem Solving
Breaks complex problems into testable steps and reaches practical solutions.
Levels included with Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for engineering, so engineers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Graduate
- Engineer
- Senior Engineer
- Principal Engineer
- Team Lead
- Engineering Manager
How Mechanical Engineering works in SkillScorer
Score
Each engineer in a team is scored on the Mechanical Engineering skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank engineers, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Mechanical Engineering skills need attention. Reports also follow each team lead's team.
Mechanical Engineering scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Mechanical Engineering scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Mechanical Engineering scorecard covers 12 skills: Mechanical Design, CAD Modelling and Drafting, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Materials and Failure Analysis, Finite Element and Simulation, Manufacturing Processes, Testing and Validation, Maintenance and Reliability Thinking, HVAC and Building Services Basics, Project Documentation, Cross-Discipline Collaboration and Problem Solving. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are engineers scored in Mechanical Engineering?
Every engineer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Graduate, Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer, Team Lead and Engineering Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Mechanical Engineering skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In engineering the app talks about engineers, teams and team leads, and you can change any of those words too.
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