Best cities for mechanical engineering

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The discussion highlights key cities and states for mechanical engineering graduates, focusing on the automotive and aerospace sectors. Michigan is identified as a hub for automotive manufacturing, housing the Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler, with additional plants from Toyota and Honda in states like Kentucky and Indiana. For aerospace opportunities, Washington State is noted for Boeing, while Texas, Florida, and Virginia are recognized for military aircraft production. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning location choices with specific engineering fields.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of automotive engineering and manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with aerospace engineering and related industries
  • Knowledge of major automotive and aerospace companies and their locations
  • Awareness of regional job markets and industry trends
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  • Research job opportunities in Michigan's automotive sector
  • Explore aerospace engineering roles in Washington State and military aircraft production in Virginia
  • Investigate the impact of regional industries on job availability in South Carolina
  • Learn about the qualifications needed for quant roles in engineering
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This discussion is beneficial for mechanical engineering students, recent graduates, and professionals seeking to relocate for better job prospects in the automotive and aerospace industries.

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I'm a 21 year old college student studying mechanical engineering. I currently live in South Carolina and I'm looking at other states to move to after graduation. I was wondering what are some good states/cities to go to for mechanical engineering?
 
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Connor said:
I'm a 21 year old college student studying mechanical engineering. I currently live in South Carolina and I'm looking at other states to move to after graduation. I was wondering what are some good states/cities to go to for mechanical engineering?
It depends on the particular field you are interested in. The areas surrounding Philadelphia are somewhat of a mecca for pharmaceuticals and I work as an HVAC engineer supporting the pharma industry. But it isn't hot for energy, automotiv,e shipping, aerospace, etc.
 
I meant to put that earlier. The sectors I want to work in are automotive and aerospace. I also want to work as a quant someday as well if I can.
 
Connor said:
I meant to put that earlier. The sectors I want to work in are automotive and aerospace. I also want to work as a quant someday as well if I can.

When it comes to the automotive sector, I know that the Big Three have most of their assembly plants in Michigan (with Ford having some plants in Missouri, Fiat Chrysler a plant in Ohio, and GM with plants in Texas, Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana, Tennessee, and Missouri).

Toyota has plants in Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Honda has plants in Ohio, Alabama, and Indiana. Other auto companies have plants in various other areas of the country.

As far as the aerospace industry is concerned, I know for a fact that Boeing is based in Washington State, and I would think that Texas, Florida, and Virginia (with military aircraft) would be among the better states for aerospace-type work.
 

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