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Live Q+A - Careers in engineering - Thursday 2 December - 12-2pm

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"We are definitely in the business of making things – high-end manufacturing, aerospace, green technology, science-based businesses.

"We are not going to compete on the basis of cheap, low-cost, mass produced goods, but skills, science, engineering, aerospace, green-technology – the industries of the future."

This is what David Cameron told us in an interview with the Shropshire Star and his words echo the need for skilled engineers in this country.

So if you need some advice on a career in engineering or are interested in retraining, learning new skills or how to move up the chain then leave your question for the discussion in the comments below.

Our experts will be online between 12 and 2pm on Thursday 2 December to answer all of your questions.

Our panel includes:

Rachel-EadeRachel Eade, Head of MAS-WM Auto

With over thirteen years' experience in automotive supply chain development, Rachel Eade is one of the most respected business support professionals in the UK.

In her role as Operations Manager of Accelerate and now as head of MAS-WM Auto, she has played a pivotal role in evolving the component support offer, which has assisted more than 5000 companies and safeguarded in excess of 65,000 jobs.

Wolverhampton UniversityDr Tarsem Singh Sihra, Principal Lecturer, Engineering and Technology, Wolverhampton University

Dr Tarsem Singh Sihra graduated with an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering and has vast experience in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

He joined the University of Wolverhampton in the year of 2001, where he now provides expertise in the Engineering and Technology department

Louise EbreyLouise Ebrey, GB Building Solutions

Louise has worked in the construction industry since graduating as an Civil Engineer in 1994 and has designed bridges, repaired houses with subsidence, maintained property on a large country house and worked on Heathrow Terminal 5.

She is currently the Business Improvement Manager for GB Building Solutions, where she concentrates on effective and efficient ways of working.

Jason GuyJason Guy, Managing Director, First4Staff

Born in Wolverhampton, Jason started his career in recruitment in 1997 and has amassed over a decade of experience in various sectors, including industrial.

He became a founder director of First4Staff in 2001 and the company has since recieved ISO9001 and REC accreditation.

EEFMalcolm Hindle, EEF, The Manufacturers' Organisation

Malcolm is an apprentice-trained technical engineer who has held a number of training positions and is currently a programme leader managing a team of NVQ Monitoring Officers/Assessors.

For this, he looks after a number of learners nationally through their apprenticeship frameworks.

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