Mechanical Engineering is a profession that concerns itself with mechanical design, energy conversion, fuel and combustion technologies,

heat transfer,
materials, noise control and acoustics, manufacturing processes, rail transportation, automatic control, product safety and reliability, solar energy, and
technological impacts to society. Mechanical engineers study the behavior of materials when forces are applied to them, such as the motion of solids,
liquids, gases, and heating and cooling of object and machines. Using these basic building blocks, mechanical engineers design space vehicles, computers,
power plants, intelligent machines and robots, automobiles, trains, airplanes, furnaces, and air - conditioners. Mechanical engineers work on jet engine
design, submarines, hot air balloons, textiles and new materials, medical and hospital equipment, and refrigerators and other home appliances. Anything
ANNEX I - COMPETENCY STANDARDS
ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER

COMPETENCY LEVEL
ATTRIBUTES
NEW 1 - 7 YEARS ASEAN/APEC
GRADUATE ENGG. EXPERIENCE ENGINEER

Understand the principles of

Use relevant and appropriate Propose innovations in thermal and
mathematics, natural, physical, and
engineering principles and mechanical design and operations
applied sciences including
techniques in addressing concerns improvement and optimization and
Apply knowledge of mathematics, information technology.
related to thermal and mechanical impart these to peers.
natural, physical, and applied sciences, Determine relevant and
1 design and operations Develop and continually upgrade
information technology and other appropriate engineering principles
improvement and optimization. proficiency in numerical and
engineering principles and techniques that can be used to
Develop simple computer computational modeling in solving
address engineering concerns
programs to solve mechanical mechanical engineering problems.
related to thermal and mechanical
engineering problems.
design.

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Identify, formulate, and analyze
complex engineering problems using available technological information
2 in the design of machines and
the principles of mathematics, natural sources in coming out with
sciences and engineering sciences.
Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design
systems, components or processes that
3 meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
Apply relevant information
Use relevant information gathered
gathered from research literature
from research literature and other
and other technological advances
operations improvement and
solutions to complex engineering
optimization.
problems.
Study, investigate and gather data
Study, investigate and gather data
related to problems in thermal and
related to complex engineering
mechanical engineering designs
problems and propose solutions
and prepare proposals to
based on the fundamentals of
implement solutions while
engineering principles while
incorporating ethics, safety and
incorporating ethics, safety and
environmental considerations.
environmental considerations.
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Consolidate results of research and
technical information in
formulating solutions to thermal
and mechanical engineering
design.
Impart these technological
advances to peers.
Consolidate studies related to
thermal and mechanical
engineering design and operation.
Specialize in specific fields of
practice in the mechanical
engineering and use the technical
expertise in the design of solutions
to applicable complex engineering
problems.
Prepare project proposals, budget
and reports related to
improvements and optimization of
thermal and machine design and
operations.
Impart learnings to peers.
 Conceptualize, formulate and
implement design of experiments
Conduct investigations of complex in a standard scientific manner in
problems using research-based conducting investigations of
knowledge and research methods complex engineering problems
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including design of experiments, with consideration of cost, quality,
analysis and interpretation of data, and security, and environmental impact.
synthesis of information. Recommend valid conclusions
based on gathered information and
results of investigation.
Use available database information,
coordinate with other technical
experts, plan and design
experiments in conducting
investigations of complex
engineering problems.
Prepare reports and make
presentations to concerned entities
on the proposed solutions to the
complex engineering problems.
Organize teams of experts, plan
and design experiments in
conducting investigations of
complex engineering problems.
Prepare feasibility, optimization
reports, implementation plans and
make presentations to the
concerned entities on the proposed
solutions to the complex
engineering problems.

Be familiarized with applicable

Be familiar with the appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools, including
Create, select and apply appropriate
prediction and modelling, to
techniques, resources, and modern
complex engineering problems,
engineering and IT tools, including
5 with an understanding of the
prediction and modelling, to solve
limitations.
complex engineering problems, with an
Recommend the applicable
understanding of the limitations.
modern tools that can be used to
solve complex engineering
problems.
Be familiar with the appropriate
modern tools and techniques to
techniques, resources, and modern
solve operational problems taking
engineering and IT tools, including
into consideration process
prediction and modelling, to
limitations.
complex engineering problems,
Use industrial experience in
with an understanding of the
conjunction with technical
limitations.
expertise and appropriate modern
Consolidate applicable techniques
tools in solving complex
and modern tools that can be used
engineering problems.
to solve complex engineering
Prepare reports and
problems.
recommendations and present
these to the concerned entities.

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Be familiar with relevant policies,
laws, regulations and technical
Apply reasoning informed by contextual
standards locally in conjunction
knowledge to assess societal, health,
with the mechanical engineering
safety, legal and cultural issues and the
professional practice.
6 consequent responsibilities relevant to
Make a personal commitment to
professional engineering practice and
societal, health, safety, legal and
solutions to complex engineering
cultural issues recognizing
problems.
obligations to society,
subordinates, and the environment.
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Be familiar with relevant policies,
laws, regulations and technical
standards both locally and
Be familiar with relevant policies,
internationally in conjunction with
laws, regulations and technical
the mechanical engineering
standards both locally and
professional practice.
internationally in conjunction with
Be familiar with specific country
the mechanical engineering
regulations on professional
professional practice.
engineering practice in
Prepare plans and designs to
implementing solutions to complex
address problems related to
engineering problems.
thermal and industrial plant
Prepare plans and designs to
operations while taking into
address problems related to
consideration ethical and
thermal and industrial plant
environmental concerns.
operations while taking into
Impart learning to peers.
consideration ethical and
environmental concerns.
Impart learning to peers.
 Be familiar with relevant applicable
technical and engineering
standards that can be applied in
Be familiar with relevant applicable
Be familiar with relevant applicable professional mechanical
technical and engineering
technical and engineering engineering practice.
Understand and evaluate the standards that can be applied in
standards that can be applied in Use gained experience in industrial
sustainability and impact of professional mechanical
professional mechanical professional practice to measure
professional engineering work in the engineering practice.
7 engineering practice. impacts on society and
solution of complex engineering Assess the effects of professional
Use gained experience in industrial environment.
problems in societal and environmental engineering work on process
professional practice to measure Do research, develop projects and
contexts. operational problems.
impacts on society and prepare implementation plans to
Gather relevant data in relation to
environment.. implement and assess professional
the professional engineering work.
engineering works in relation to
complex engineering problems.
Impart learning to peers.

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Be familiar with the Mechanical
Engineering Code of Ethics.
Apply ethical principles and commit to
Apply ethical principles in
8 professional ethics and responsibilities
conjunction with engineering
and norms of engineering practice.
practice.
Perform functions required in the
completion of a task as part of a
project or endeavor or as an
Function effectively as an individual, employee of a company.
9 and as a member or leader in diverse Interact with peers and higher
teams and in multi-disciplinary settings. levels in a professional manner.
Participate in activities either as a
team leader or member and
perform designated tasks.
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Be familiar with the Mechanical
Engineering Code of Ethics.
Be familiar with corporate and
industrial policies.
Apply ethical principles in
conjunction with engineering
practice incorporating public safety
as a priority.
Be an example to upcoming
engineers in terms of integrity and
ethics.
Plan, lead, coordinate and
implement designated tasks either
as a team leader or member.
Interact with a network of
professionals and participate in
projects or activities.
Handle small to medium-sized
projects.
Be familiar with the Mechanical
Engineers Code of Ethics.
Be familiar with corporate and
industrial policies.
Apply ethical principles in
conjunction with engineering
practice incorporating public safety
as a priority.
Be an example to upcoming
engineers in terms of integrity and
ethics.
Exemplify ethical values through
participation in socially relevant
projects that contribute to national
development.
Impart learning to peers.
Supervise and manage processes,
people and facilities locally or
internationally enabling efficiency,
improved performance, business
profitability and safety.
Train other engineers.

Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities with the
engineering community and with
society at large, such as being able to
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comprehend and write effective reports
and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of engineering
management principles and economic
11 decision-making and apply these to
one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects
and in multidisciplinary environments.
Prepare reports, presentations and
other engineering documents in an
organized way and relay
information related to these
effectively.
Communicate clearly both verbally
and in written form all instructions
to peers, subordinates and
superiors as may be deemed
necessary.
Organize, coordinate and
implement activities or projects in a
clear way.
Plan, lead, organize and control
small projects or tasks as may be
deemed necessary in the practice
of mechanical engineering.
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Prepare reports, presentations and
other engineering documents in an
organized way and relay
information related to these
effectively.
Prepare policies, procedures and
other documents related to an
activity or project and cascade to
subordinates, peers and superiors
effectively.
Conduct trainings to subordinates
and peers.
Communicate clearly with legal
entities/ authorities regarding
engineering activities.
Plan, lead, organize and control
small to medium-sized projects or
tasks as may be deemed necessary
in the practice of mechanical
engineering.
Manage financial aspects of the
project.
Supervise subordinates and peers
when needed.
Prepare reports related to projects.
Consolidate reports and make
presentations to peers and
superiors on projects or on
assigned endeavors .
Conduct trainings to subordinates,
peers and superiors.
Communicate and coordinate
clearly and act as liaison officer on
matters concerning legal or
regulatory issues.
Prepare policies, rules, regulations,
instructions, procedures and
implements them.
Manage and implement medium-
sized to major projects or tasks as
may be deemed necessary in the
practice of mechanical engineering.
Manage financial aspects of the
project.
Manage supervisors and peers.
Prepare reports related to projects.
 Attend trainings, seminars, Attend trainings, seminars,
conferences and participate in conferences and participate in
professional organizations that professional organizations that
Attend trainings, seminars,
Recognize the need for, and have the encourage continued learning in encourage continued learning in
conferences or participate in
preparation and ability to engage in the mechanical engineering the mechanical engineering
projects that encourage continued
12 independent and life-long learning in profession profession.
learning in the mechanical
the broadest context of technological Pursue graduate studies. Prepare modules for training peers,
engineering profession.
change. Comply with CPD units required subordinates and students.
Pursue graduate studies.
annually. Organize seminars, trainings or
Conduct research studies and conferences.
impart results to peers. Publish research papers.

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