Stories from great women engineers at NDA

23 Jun 2015 01:44 PM

In support of National Women in Engineering Day, some of the great women engineers at the NDA share the stories of their careers so far.

National Women in Engineering Day (NWED), on 23 June, celebrates the engineering work that women do and showcases the great engineering careers available to women.

At the NDA and across our estate we have some great women engineers, including Kenna Kintrea (Assurance Director), Sara Johnston (Head of Strategy Development) and Amanda French (Head ofPortfolio Management), who tell us a little about being engineers at the NDA.

Kenna Kintrea – Assurance Director

Why did you become an engineer?

I enjoyed maths and science at school and my dad was an engineer.  However it was a toss-up as to whether I pursued a career in journalism or engineering.  In the end I applied to study Engineering Science at university.  

How does being an engineer help you in your current role?

My engineering training and experience means I naturally take a structured approach to problem solving, and always try to drive to the true root cause of issues, not the symptoms. 

What would you say to anyone who has a child thinking about becoming an engineer?

It’s a fantastic career choice that opens doors to all sorts of different, interesting and well paid jobs.  Whether you are interested in medicine, environmental science, aeroplanes or computers, there are engineering roles that you can do.  An engineering education also equips you with a very useful skill set that can be applied in everyday life. 

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