This week IG Lintels are celebrating National Engineers Week 2023. Engineering is at the heart of what we do, between innovating and constantly pushing the boundaries of design. In light of National Engineers Week, we asked our Technical Engineer’s Matthew Knight and Josh Morris a few questions surrounding their role at IG Lintels:
What inspired you to become an engineer?
“From a young age I was interested in finding out how things worked, then trying to understand how I could improve them. Following my school years I completed a design degree as my early interests were still a big part of my life. Once completed my degree a job opportunity came available at IG lintels and 14 years later, I still have a love for designing and improving in the lintel sector.” – Matthew Knight, Technical Engineer
What has been your favourite project to work on to date?
“It would be difficult to single out a particular project. However, I would say that the first number of projects where I was specifying the Non-Combustible Cavity Tray Lintel would come to mind. I was the Engineer tasked with producing the design specifications. Compared to our standard lintel range, there were many new aspects to consider in the design process. The experience as a whole also helped me develop my skills as an Engineer and I’ve taken great pride in my role in launching this successful product to the market.” – Josh Morris, Technical Engineer
What one piece of advice would you give to any aspiring young engineers?
“My one piece of advice is keep a pen or your smartphone handy. A problem which you have been thinking about all day, a solution/idea may pop into your head whilst on your commute home, or whilst out shopping, on a night out, etc. By having a pen or phone handy you can write the ideas down to further investigate when you’re back home or at the office and have time to look into them further.” – Matthew Knight, Technical Engineer
“What advice would you give to any aspiring young engineers?: “If you think that being an Engineer is something that you’re interested in, I’d say go for it. Don’t hold back in asking questions. Ask as many questions as you need to. In my opinion it’s one of the best ways to learn.” – Josh Morris, Technical Engineer
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