In the third episode of our 'Engineers in Conversation' series, Melissa Chigubu interviews Nicole Lee and Zoe Hodgins from Frazer-Nash about their engineering story.

Zoe Hodgins is a consultant in an AI and Analytics department at Frazer-Nash, she completes data analytics to aid customers and clients in solving their issues. Nicole Lee is a consultant in the Physical Systems Modelling Group at Frazer-Nash, she works in the data science sector, predominately focusing on nuclear.

They discuss their route into engineering and their current roles, specifically highlighting the benefits of their roles and overall challenges. They highlight the challenges of working in a male dominant industry and the scope of progression in the industry. Interestingly, the perception of females in meetings and their job roles are discussed. Providing advice on dealing with these challenging situations.

Topics:

- Zoe's and Nicole's career and day-to-day role

- Journey into engineering

- Challenges faced in the industry

- Handling challenging comments in the workplace

- Highlights of their jobs

- What could organisations do better to attract women and diversity in the workplace?

- Imposter syndrome

- Support systems

- Advice to females looking into the engineering profession

- Would you do it all again?

- Famous engineer to have dinner with?

- The last guests question.